Malnutrition

Question 1

The process of switching an infant’s diet from breast milk or formula to other foods and fluids.

Answer 1

Weaning

Question 2

It is the abnormal condition of body caused by lack of one or more needed nutrition.

Answer 2

Malnutrition

Question 3

Primary cause of malnutrition

Answer 3

Poverty

Question 4

PEM stands for ?

Answer 4

Energy Malnutrition

Question 5

VAD

Answer 5

Vitamin A deficiency

Question 6

Is a deficiency of all macronutrients: carbohydrates, fats, and protein.

Answer 6

Marasmus

Question 7

Severe form of malnutrition, predominantly a protein- deficiency

Answer 7

Kwashiorkor

Question 8

Symptoms of _ are:
Weight loss, stomach shrinkage, severe muscle wasting, and dehydration.

Answer 8

Marasmus

Question 9

Symptoms of _ are:
Eyes protruding, stomach bulging, inability to gain weight, and edema.

Answer 9

Kwashiorkor

Question 10

Wear a sad face

Answer 10

Kwashiorkor

Question 11

Has the face of an old man

Answer 11

Marasmus

Question 12

A condition where there is a lack of required Vitamin A

Answer 12

Vitamin A deficiency (VAD)

Question 13

A condition where there is a lack of iron resulting to paleness

Answer 13

Anemia

Question 14

Causes of anemia

Answer 14

Lack of iron intake, blood loss, menstruation, pregnancy, and parasitic infection.

Question 15

Great source of iodine?

Answer 15

Iodized salt

Question 16

Iodine deficiency can cause what to a baby?

Answer 16

Mental and physical retardation

Question 17

Lack of iodine in the body can enlarge the thyroid gland which can lead to?

Answer 17

Goiter