Balanced Diet Quiz
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Small, linked units that are not made by living things
A. Minerals
B. Amino Acids
C. Raw Materials
D. Vitamins
One of the first signs of a vitamin A deficiency is:
A. dry skin
B. poor vision at night
C. vomiting
D. yellow/orange colored skin
What is a goiter?
A. An enlarged thyroid gland
B. A vitamin C deficiency
C. Malnutrition
A disease resulting from a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
A. Obesity
B. Diarrhea
C. Scurvy
Calcium, Sodium, and Fluoride are examples of ________?
A. Minerals
B. Vitamins
C. Fruits
D. Fiber
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.
A. Malnutrition
B. Nutrition
C. Balance meal
D. Proper nutrition
How does calcium help our body?
A. Builds muscle
B. Helps eyesight
C. Develops red blood cells
D. Builds strong bones
What is kwashiorkor caused by?
A. Severe malnutrition
B. Overnutrition
C. Junk food
_________ are a major source of energy and can come from bread, pasta, potato, and rice
A. proteins
B. carbohydrates
C. calories
D. cholesterol
What nutrient keeps our bodies hydrated?
A. Vitamins and Minerals
B. Protein
C. Water
D. Carbohydrates
Energy-containing nutrients that include sugars and starch
A. Carbohydrates
B. Minerals
C. Bread
D. Calorie
Which nutrient helps you feel full and also helps with digestion?
A. Fats
B. Sugar
C. Protein
D. FIber
If a person has a deficiency in Iron, they may have…
A. scurvy
B. Rickets
C. Osteoporosis
D. Anemia
What are the six types of nutrients your body needs to carry out all its essential processes?
A. Proteins, vitamins, viruses, water, minerals, carbohydrates
B. Minerals, fats, proteins, water, oxygen, vitamins
C. Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water
D. Carbohydrates, fats, protists, vitamins, minerals, water
A sugar that is a major source of energy for the bod’s cells
A. Glucose
B. Mineral
C. Sugar
D. Cellulose
