Nutrition-Related Disorders
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Nutrition-Related Disorders starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how a lack of vitamin K can affect the body.
Describe the main difference between marasmus and kwashiorkor.
Describe the role of fiber in preventing nutrition-related disorders.
Describe two symptoms of scurvy.
Explain how a diet lacking in protein can affect the human body.
A child presents with swollen belly, thin limbs, and changes in hair color. Which nutrition-related disorder is most likely?
(1) Marasmus
(2) Kwashiorkor
(3) Scurvy
(4) Rickets
A person has a diet high in saturated fats and low in fruits and vegetables. Which nutrition-related disorder are they at higher risk for?
(1) Scurvy
(2) Cardiovascular disease
(3) Rickets
(4) Goiter
A teenager who eats mostly fast food and sugary drinks is at risk of which nutrition-related disorder?
(1) Scurvy
(2) Obesity
(3) Goiter
(4) Rickets
A child presents with swollen belly, thin limbs, and changes in hair color. Which nutrition-related disorder is most likely?
(1) Marasmus
(2) Kwashiorkor
(3) Scurvy
(4) Rickets
A person has a diet high in saturated fats and low in fruits and vegetables. Which nutrition-related disorder are they at higher risk for?
(1) Scurvy
(2) Cardiovascular disease
(3) Rickets
(4) Goiter
A person who eats only polished rice is most likely to suffer from which disease?
(1) Scurvy
(2) Beriberi
(3) Rickets
(4) Pellagra
A teenager who eats mostly fast food and sugary drinks is at risk of which nutrition-related disorder?
(1) Scurvy
(2) Obesity
(3) Goiter
(4) Rickets
A lack of iron in the diet can lead to ________.
Fill in the blank: ________ is a condition caused by excessive body fat that increases the risk of health problems.
Fill in the blank: ________ is a condition where the body cannot regulate blood sugar levels properly.
Fill in the blank: ________ is a condition where the bones become weak and brittle due to loss of bone mass.
True or False: Eating a variety of foods from all food groups can help prevent nutrient deficiencies.
True or False: Eating foods rich in vitamin C can help the body absorb iron more efficiently.
True or False: Eating too little food can lead to undernutrition, while eating too much can lead to overnutrition.
True or False: Malnutrition can refer to both undernutrition and overnutrition.
