Questions
If a person does not eat protein-containing food for a long time, which of the following disorders may appear in him?
- Poor vision
- Swelling of face
- Weak teeth
- Bleeding gums
Goitre disease is commonly found among people living in the Himalayan regions because their diet has
- low iodine content
- low sodium content
- low calcium content
- low iron content
Which of the following is the cause of anaemia?
- Excessive intake of iron
- Deficiency of iron
- Excessive intake of vitamins
- Deficiency of vitamins
Excessive washing of vegetables and peeling of fruits result in the loss of
- minerals
- vitamins
- proteins
- both (1) and (2)
Which nutrient gets easily destroyed by heat during cooking?
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin K
Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and dietary fibres are part of _____.
- vegetables
- fruits
- pulses
- balanced diet
Pick the odd one out.
- Calcium
- Vitamin D
- Iodine
- Iron
Deficiency of which of the following can cause diarrhea?
- Vitamin C
- Carbohydrates
- Calcium
- Proteins
Potato and rice are rich sources of
- proteins
- fats
- fibres
- carbohydrates
What are the symptoms of scurvy?
- Soft bones
- Swollen neck
- Bleeding gums
- Weakness
It is good to avoid fat rich food because it causes
- obesity
- malnutrition
- deficiency diseases
- low body energy
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
- Deficiency of vitamin D - Rickets
- Deficiency of vitamin C - Scurvy
- Deficiency of vitamin B - Beri-beri
- Deficiency of vitamin A -- Dehydration
Lemon and citrus fruits contain vitamin C that protects us from
- goitre
- anaemia
- scurvy
- rickets
______ and ______ prevent bones and teeth from decaying.
- Carbohydrates, proteins
- Vitamin D, calcium
- Calcium, vitamin C
- Iron, calcium
If a person eats a diet deficient in both proteins and carbohydrates, what happens?
- He may become lean and thin.
- His growth may stop completely.
- He may become unable to walk.
- All of the above
Which of the following minerals helps us in maintaining a balanced mental status?
- Iron
- Calcium
- Iodine
- Sodium
Vitamin D helps our body to use _____ for bone and teeth and protects from ______ disease.
- calcium, rickets
- calcium, anemia
- calcium, goiter
- calcium, scurvy
Weakness of muscles and laziness in the body are symptoms of ______.
- beriberi
- rickets
- scurvy
- goiter
Which vitamin is required for the healing of wound?
- C
- D
- A
- E
Beriberi is caused by the deficiency of vitamin ____.
- C
- A
- B1
- D
Deficiency of which of the following two nutrients leads to the complete stoppage of growth?
- Vitamins and minerals
- Carbohydrates and proteins
- Vitamins and proteins
- Vitamins and carbohydrates
How much water should a growing child drink daily?
- 2 - 3 litres
- 0.5 - 1 litres
- 6 - 8 litres
- 10 - 15 litres
It is advisable to use the least amount of water while cooking to prevent the loss of _____.
- proteins and carbohydrates
- minerals and starch
- proteins and minerals
- vitamins and carbohydrates
Goiter is a disorder which leads to________.
- wrinkling of face
- swelling of neck glands
- bending of legs
- bulging of eyes
Match the following and choose the correct options given below.
A. Scurvy I. <o:p>Deficiency of vitamin D
B. Goiter II. <o:p>Deficiency of vitamin B
C. Rickets III. <o:p>Deficiency of vitamin C
D. Beriberi IV. Deficiency of iodine
- A - I, B- II, C - IV, D - III
- A - III, B- IV, C - I, D - II
- A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I
- A - I, B- III, C - IV, D - II