Health and Deficiency Diseases Quiz

What is the main function of carbohydrates in our diet?

• Provides energy

• Helps in building and repair of body

• Promotes healthy skin, teeth and gums

• Helps in digestion and other cellular functions

Which deficiency disease is caused by a lack of Vitamin A?

• Beri Beri

• Scurvy

• Rickets

• Night Blindness

What is the noticeable sign of malnutrition in children?

• Soft and bent bones

• Weak muscles

• Bleeding gums

• Large bulging belly

How are communicable diseases spread through water?

• Through contaminated food

• Through direct contact

• Through air

• Through contaminated water

Which nutrient deficiency can lead to a disease called Kwashiorkor?

• Fats

• Minerals

• Vitamins

• Proteins

What is the function of Vitamin D in the body?

• Supports vision

• Essential for strong bones and teeth

• Provides energy

• Promotes healthy skin, teeth and gums

Which disease is caused by a deficiency of Iron?

• Goiter

• Osteoporosis

• Anaemia

• Rickets

How can communicable diseases be prevented?

• Using mosquito nets or insect repellents

• Avoiding close contact with infected individuals

• Not practicing good hygiene

• Sharing items with infected persons

What is the main function of proteins in our diet?

• Promotes healthy skin, teeth and gums

• Helps in building and repair of body

• Helps in digestion and other cellular functions

• Provides energy

Which disease is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin C?

• Rickets

• Beri Beri

• Scurvy

• Night Blindness