Malnutrition

Deficiencies, excesses or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients

• malnutrition

• nutrition

• overnutrition

A disease resulting from a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

• Obesity

• Diarrhea

• Scurvy

It is a serious condition that happens when a person’s diet does not contain the right amount of nutrients the body needs in order to function well.

• Malnutrition

• Nutrition

• Balance meal

• Proper nutrition

What is kwashiorkor caused by?

• Protein deficiency

• Overnutrition

• Junk food

Which of the following is a common effect of malnutrition in children?

• Increased energy levels

• Enhanced cognitive development

• Stunted growth

• Improved immune function

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What is malnutrition?

• Excessive intake of vitamins and minerals

• A condition resulting from an imbalanced diet

• A disease caused by bacteria

• A type of food allergy

The disease caused by deficiency of nutrients is called

• Infectious disease

• Deficiency disease

• Accute disease

• Severe disease

Which one of the following is a deficiency disease?

• Beri-beri

• Scurvy

• Rickets

• All of these

The diseases caused by deficiency of nutrients is called what ?

• Accurate diseases

• Deficiency diseases

• Inaccurate diseases

• None of these

Inadequate amount or lack of specific nutrients in the diet causes –

• Deficiency diseases

• Lack of water

• Lack of exercise

• Lack of tissues

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