diet and disease

Define the term 'balanced diet'.

• A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.
• A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.
• A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.
• A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.

Not eating too much or too little means we are eating in ____________________.

• moderation
• sufficiently
• balanced
• variety

__________________ are examples of high energy high nutrient food

• Fruits & vegetables
• Chocolate & Ice cream
• Milk & Cheese
• Pancake & Maple syrup

Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?

• Carbohydrate
• Fats
• Protein
• Vitamin

Deficiency of __________ causes Night blindness.

• Vitamin B1

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin A

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

Which component of a healthy, balanced diet helps with constipation? 

• Fibre
• Fats
• Minerals
• Protein