WorksheetsQuiz on Protein Energy Malnutrition
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
Which symptom is most characteristic of kwashiorkor?
Severe wasting of muscles
Presence of oedema
Lack of appetite
Fat accumulation
Why are micronutrients important in the management of protein-energy malnutrition?
They support immune function
They provide bulk energy
They help reduce water retention
They prevent dehydration
What is the purpose of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) in malnutrition treatment?
Supplementation in micronutrient deficiencies
To replace intravenous fluids
To provide a high-energy, nutrient-dense food for children
To replace vaccines in malnourished populations
Which nutrient is primarily responsible for tissue repair and growth in the human body?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Vitamins
Marasmus is a condition of ______________________________.
a form of PEM characterized by edema and fatty liver
protein deficiency with adequate energy intake
overnutrition from excessive intake of macronutrients
severe wasting due to prolonged deficiency of both protein and calories
