Nutrition-Related Disorders
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Nutrition-Related Disorders starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A 10-year-old child is diagnosed with rickets. Which nutrient is most likely deficient in their diet?
A person who consumes excessive amounts of fat and sugar but little fiber is at increased risk for which two nutrition-related disorders?
Describe the main difference between undernutrition and overnutrition.
Describe the role of iodine in preventing goiter.
Describe two health risks associated with long-term obesity.
A 10-year-old child is diagnosed with rickets. Which nutrient is most likely deficient in their diet?
A patient presents with swollen legs, a distended abdomen, and skin lesions. Which nutrition-related disorder is most likely?
(1) Marasmus
(2) Kwashiorkor
(3) Scurvy
(4) Pellagra
A person who consumes excessive amounts of fat and sugar but little fiber is at increased risk for which two nutrition-related disorders?
A patient presents with swollen legs, a distended abdomen, and skin lesions. Which nutrition-related disorder is most likely?
(1) Marasmus
(2) Kwashiorkor
(3) Scurvy
(4) Pellagra
Which mineral deficiency is most commonly associated with goiter?
(1) Iron
(2) Iodine
(3) Calcium
(4) Zinc
Which of the following is a common sign of protein-energy malnutrition in children?
(1) Edema
(2) Hair loss
(3) Both 1 and 2
(4) None of the above
Which of the following is a common symptom of anemia?
(1) High blood pressure
(2) Fatigue
(3) Jaundice
(4) Edema
A deficiency of iron in the diet can lead to ________.
Fill in the blank: ________ is a condition caused by excessive intake of calories and lack of physical activity.
Fill in the blank: ________ is a condition characterized by the loss of bone density due to inadequate calcium and vitamin D intake.
Fill in the blank: ________ is a mineral important for oxygen transport in the blood.
Is lactose intolerance considered a nutrition-related disorder? (Yes/No)
Is scurvy caused by a deficiency of a mineral? (Yes/No)
True or False: Anorexia nervosa is a psychological disorder that can lead to nutrition-related complications.
True or False: Bulimia nervosa is characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging.
