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What does an inorganic compounds contain?

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  1. Sodium Chloride

  2. Nutrients

  3. Oil

  4. Fats

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Correct Option: A

During prolonged fasting, the sequence of organic compounds used by body is 

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  1. Carbohydrates, fats, proteins

  2. Fats, carbohydrates, proteins

  3. Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids

  4. Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The body burns fat after first exhausting the contents of the digestive tract along with glycogen (carbohydrates) reserves stored in muscle and liver cells. During short periods of energy abstinence, the human body will burn primarily free fatty acids from body fat stores. After prolonged periods of starvation when the body has depleted its body fat, it begins to burn lean tissue and muscle (protein) as a fuel source.

The radiant energy is stored in the form of chemical energy in

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  1. DNA

  2. stored food

  3. RNA

  4. ATP

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chemical energy is stored in the bonds that connect atoms with other atoms and molecules with other molecules. Because chemical energy is stored, it is a form of potential energy. When a chemical reaction takes place, the stored chemical energy is released. Chemical Energy - is really a form of potential energy and is the energy stored in food or chemical combinations. Radiant Energy - is a combination of heat and light energy.

So, the correct option is 'stored food'.

Best source for dietary protein for a vegetarian is

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  1. Soya Bean

  2. Gram

  3. Groundnut

  4. Milk

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • A vegetarian diet can be a healthy option for many reasons. When choosing vegetarian foods, consider the different ways to get the nutrients you need, including vegetarian protein sources. 
  • For those looking for meatless protein sources, especially lacto-vegetarians whose diets do not include eggs. Milk and milk products are a great choice because milk is a good source of high-quality protein. Hence, the best source for dietary protein for a vegetarian is milk.
So, the correct answer is 'milk'.

Carbohydrates are generally called as saccharides.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbohydrates (also called saccharides) are molecular compounds made from just three elements: carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Monosaccharides (e.g. glucose) and disaccharides (e.g. sucrose) and polysaccharide (starch). They are often called sugars.

So, the correct option is 'True'.

The food which includes the essential nutrients in a definite quantity is termed as balanced diet.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nutrients that we obtain through food have vital effects on physical growth and development, maintenance of normal body function, physical activity and health. Nutritious food is, thus needed to sustain life and activity. Our diet must provide all essential nutrients in the required amounts. Requirements of essential nutrients vary with age, gender, physiological status and physical activity. Dietary intakes lower or higher than the body requirements can lead to under nutrition (deficiency diseases) or over nutrition (diseases of affluence) respectively. So, the correct option is 'True'.

Protein and energy deficiency in food result in which disorder.

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  1. Kwashiorkor

  2. Marasmus

  3. Diarrhoea

  4. Dysentary

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Correct Option: A

A patient is generally advised to specially take exposure to sun to prevent:

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  1. Kwashiorkor

  2. Rickets

  3. Anaemia

  4. Scurvy

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Correct Option: A

Observe the given statements.
(i) Protein deficiency in diet leads to kwashiorkor disease.
(ii) Deficiency of only calories leads to marasmus disease.

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  1. i and ii are true

  2. i is true and ii is false

  3. i is false and ii is true

  4. i and ii are false

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Correct Option: A

Inadequate protein intake leads to Kwashiorkor. The subsequent edema is most closely related to inadequate synthesis of which protein?

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  1. Gamma globulin

  2. Glucagon

  3. Insulin

  4. Albumin

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kwashiorkor is associated with a decrease in serum proteins. The drop is particularly striking in liver-synthesized protein i.e. albumin ( < 2 g/dl against 3-4.5 g/dl ) and lipoproteins. The protein synthesis in liver is dependent upon the supply of alimentary amino acids after each meal. So later if the protein deficiency persist there is again a drop in the level of albumin synthesis which can be noticed immediately.
The ingestion of protein rich food can control kwashiorkor. The treatment can be monitored by measuring plasma albumin concentration, disappearance of edema and gain in body weight.