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Essential Nutrients and Deficiency Diseases Quiz

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Which nutrient is primarily responsible for providing energy to the body?

Carbohydrate

Explanation

Primary energy source for the body.

Which deficiency disease is caused by the lack of Vitamin D?

Rickets

Explanation

Softening and weakening of bones.

Which nutrient is essential for proper nerve function and muscle contraction?

Potassium

Explanation

Regulates nerve signals and muscle contractions.

Which deficiency disease is caused by the lack of Vitamin C?

Scurvy

Explanation

Weakness, anemia, and gum disease.

Which deficiency disease is caused by the lack of Vitamin B9?

Anemia

Explanation

Low red blood cell count.

Which nutrient is essential for maintaining healthy skin and vision?

Vitamin A

Explanation

Key for vision and skin health.

Which nutrient is essential for the formation of strong bones and teeth?

Calcium

Explanation

Building block for bones and teeth.

Which deficiency disease is caused by the lack of Vitamin B1?

Beriberi

Explanation

Affects nervous system and heart.

Which nutrient is essential for the formation of hemoglobin?

Iron

Explanation

Key component of red blood cells.

#10

Which deficiency disease is caused by the lack of Iodine?

Goiter

Explanation

Enlargement of the thyroid gland.

#11

Which deficiency disease is caused by the lack of Vitamin B3?

Pellagra

Explanation

Skin rash, diarrhea, and mental symptoms.

#12

Which nutrient is essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones?

Selenium

Explanation

Supports thyroid function.

#13

Which nutrient is essential for the production of red blood cells?

Iron

Explanation

Critical for oxygen transport.

#14

Which nutrient is essential for the formation and repair of body tissues?

Protein

Explanation

Building blocks for body tissues.

#15

Which nutrient is essential for the normal functioning of the immune system?

Vitamin C

Explanation

Boosts immune response.

#16

Which nutrient is essential for the formation and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones?

Calcium

Explanation

Strengthens bones and teeth.

#17

Which nutrient is essential for the synthesis of DNA and the proper functioning of the nervous system?

Folate

Explanation

Important for cell division and nervous system function.

Essential Nutrients and Deficiency Diseases Quiz

Which nutrient is primarily responsible for providing energy to the body?

Which deficiency disease is caused by the lack of Vitamin D?

Which nutrient is essential for proper nerve function and muscle contraction?

Which deficiency disease is caused by the lack of Vitamin C?

Which deficiency disease is caused by the lack of Vitamin B9?

Which nutrient is essential for maintaining healthy skin and vision?

Which nutrient is essential for the formation of strong bones and teeth?

Which deficiency disease is caused by the lack of Vitamin B1?

Which nutrient is essential for the formation of hemoglobin?

Which deficiency disease is caused by the lack of Iodine?

Which deficiency disease is caused by the lack of Vitamin B3?

Which nutrient is essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones?

Which nutrient is essential for the production of red blood cells?

Which nutrient is essential for the formation and repair of body tissues?

Which nutrient is essential for the normal functioning of the immune system?

Which nutrient is essential for the formation and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones?

Which nutrient is essential for the synthesis of DNA and the proper functioning of the nervous system?

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