WorksheetsNutritional Disorders
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Identify the disease and name the deficiency that causes it?
Kwashiorkar, caused due to deficiency of proteins
Kwashiorkar, caused due to deficiency of proteins and carbohydrates
Marasmus, caused due to deficiency of proteins
Marasmus, caused due to deficiency of proteins and carbohydrates
Having foods rich in this vitamin will prevent Beriberi disease.
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin B1
Lack of exposure to sunlight may lead to deficiency of this ______________.
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Vitamin E
The deficiency diseases can be prevented by having ___________.
Junk food
Balanced diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables
Lots of water
Infection and bleeding of gums can be prevented by having foods rich in ___________.
Iron
Calcium
Vitamin C
Deficiency of which nutrient leads to this disease?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Deficiency of __________ causes Night blindness.
Vitamin B1
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
People who lack a nutrient for a long time can suffer from a deficiency disease.
True
False
__________ is caused by a lack of vitamin C, and causes painful joints and bleeding gums.
Kwashiorkor
Night blindness
Scurvy
Rickets
__________ causes weak bones that do not form properly, and can be caused by a lack of calcium and vitamin D.
Kwashiorkor
Anemia
Scurvy
Rickets
A lack of iron can cause __________. This causes tiredness and shortness of breath.
Kwashiorkor
Anemia
Scurvy
Rickets
People who have a problem caused by too much or too little of a nutrient in their diets are said to suffer from __________.
Starvation
Malnutrition
Meat, seafood eggs are rich in
Vit.C
Vit.B complex
Vit.A
Less of proteins and carbs lead to
Night blindness
Kwashiorkor
Pellagra
A young child suffering from a loss of muscle and a large belly that sticks out may have _______________________
Scurvy
Goiter
Kwashiorkor
Rickets
People can suffer from __________________ if they do not eat sufficient food.
essential nutrition
balanced diet
obesity
marasmus
Which food nutrient can be found in all foods? Patients lacking this nutrient can suffer from dehydration.
Protein
Water
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Lack of calcium causes tooth decay and weakness in bones.
True
False
Why are diseases caused
eating fats
eating no carbohydrates
drinking no milk
Due to lack of one or more nutrients in the diet
Scurvy can be prevented by eating
Fresh citrus food
Vegetables
Lemon
Broccoli
All of the above
How does Vit D function as
strengthens muscles and bones
helps heal cuts
keeps eyes and skin healthy
makes bones and and teeth strong
