Nutrition Quiz
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1. Which of the following is NOT a component of a balanced diet?
- A. Vitamin C and vitamin D
- B. Carbohydrates and proteins
- C. Cholesterol and trans fats
- D. Water and dietary fibre
2. Which mineral works alongside vitamin D to prevent rickets?
- A. Iron
- B. Calcium
- C. Sodium
- D. Potassium
3. A person has a BMI of 28 kg/m². What does this indicate about their health status?
- A. They are at a healthy weight
- B. They are overweight
- C. They are obese
- D. They are underweight
4. Iron deficiency can lead to which condition because iron is essential for what process?
- A. Scurvy, because iron helps synthesise collagen
- B. Anaemia, because iron is needed for haemoglobin production
- C. Rickets, because iron aids calcium absorption
- D. Type 2 diabetes, because iron regulates blood glucose
5. A person consumes excess calories from processed foods high in saturated fats and sugars but lacks sufficient fruits and vegetables. Which consequences might they experience as a result of this unbalanced diet?
- A. Scurvy only
- B. Obesity and type 2 diabetes only
- C. Obesity, type 2 diabetes, and potential deficiency diseases from lack of vitamins and minerals
- D. Malnutrition only