Diet Quiz
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1. Which of the following best describes a balanced diet?
- A. A diet containing the correct proportions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water to maintain health and provide energy
- B. A diet that contains equal amounts of all seven nutrient groups
- C. A diet that eliminates all fats and oils to prevent weight gain
- D. A diet consisting mainly of proteins and carbohydrates with minimal water intake
2. Which mineral ion is primarily important for the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth?
- A. Iron
- B. Calcium
- C. Magnesium
- D. Potassium
3. Which disease is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, and what is the primary consequence?
- A. Rickets; weak and deformed bones
- B. Scurvy; poor wound healing and weakened connective tissue
- C. Anaemia; reduced oxygen transport in the blood
- D. Osteoporosis; brittle bones in elderly people
4. A person develops rickets despite consuming adequate calcium. Which vitamin deficiency is the most likely cause?
- A. Vitamin A
- B. Vitamin B
- C. Vitamin C
- D. Vitamin D
5. Which of the following statements about dietary sources is correct?
- A. Fats and oils are only found in animal products and have no essential functions in the body
- B. Fibre is a carbohydrate that cannot be digested by humans but is important for maintaining healthy bowel function
- C. Proteins are required only for energy production and are not needed for growth or repair
- D. Vitamins C and D can be synthesised in equal amounts by the human body, so dietary sources are unnecessary