deficiency diesease

Question 1

What is a deficiency disease?

Answer 1

A disease caused by a lack of essential nutrients in the diet.

Question 2

True or False: Deficiency diseases can be prevented by a balanced diet.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of ______.

Answer 3

Vitamin C

Question 4

Which vitamin deficiency is associated with rickets?

Answer 4

Vitamin D

Question 5

What are the symptoms of Pellagra?

Answer 5

Dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia.

Question 6

True or False: Iron deficiency can lead to anemia.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What is the primary cause of deficiency diseases?

Answer 7

Inadequate intake of essential nutrients.

Question 8

Which mineral deficiency is most commonly associated with goiter?

Answer 8

Iodine

Question 9

Name one vitamin that can lead to neurological problems if deficient.

Answer 9

Vitamin B12

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a deficiency disease? A) Scurvy B) Rickets C) Hypertension

Answer 10

C) Hypertension

Question 11

True or False: Deficiency diseases can affect anyone, regardless of age or diet.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

What is the primary nutrient deficiency that causes beriberi?

Answer 12

Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

Question 13

Fill in the blank: A deficiency of calcium can lead to ______.

Answer 13

Osteoporosis

Question 14

What is the term for a deficiency disease caused by lack of Vitamin A?

Answer 14

Night blindness

Question 15

Which group of people is at higher risk for deficiency diseases?

Answer 15

Malnourished individuals and those with certain health conditions.

Question 16

True or False: Vitamin K deficiency is rare in healthy adults.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What is the role of vitamins in the body?

Answer 17

They are essential for various biochemical functions and overall health.

Question 18

Which vitamin deficiency can lead to a weakened immune system?

Answer 18

Vitamin A

Question 19

Name a common dietary source of Vitamin C.

Answer 19

Citrus fruits

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which of these vitamins is water-soluble? A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin D C) Vitamin B6

Answer 20

C) Vitamin B6

Question 21

What is the consequence of long-term Vitamin D deficiency?

Answer 21

Increased risk of bone fractures and osteoporosis.

Question 22

True or False: Deficiency diseases can be treated with supplements.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

What is the recommended way to prevent deficiency diseases?

Answer 23

Maintaining a balanced and varied diet.

Question 24

Which vitamin deficiency is linked to a higher risk of heart disease?

Answer 24

Folate (Vitamin B9)

Question 25

Fill in the blank: A deficiency of Vitamin E can lead to ______.

Answer 25

Neuropathy

Question 26

What is the common name for a deficiency of niacin?

Answer 26

Pellagra

Question 27

True or False: Deficiency diseases are only found in developing countries.

Answer 27

False