Nutrition and basic health concepts - Question Bank
1. Which vitamin is essential for cell division and DNA synthesis?
2. The recommended daily intake of water for an adult is approximately:
3. Which of the following is NOT a major function of fats?
4. A diet lacking sufficient Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) can result in:
5. Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin upon exposure to UV radiation?
6. The process of breaking down food into absorbable molecules is called:
7. Which of the following is a source of complete protein, containing all essential amino acids?
8. Which mineral is crucial for oxygen transport in the blood?
9. A deficiency in Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) can lead to a neurological disorder known as:
10. The building blocks of carbohydrates are:
11. Which of the following is a function of Vitamin A?
12. What is the primary site for the absorption of most nutrients?
13. Which nutrient is primarily responsible for growth and repair of tissues?
14. Which enzyme, found in saliva, begins the digestion of carbohydrates?
15. Pernicious anemia is associated with a deficiency of which vitamin?
16. Which of the following is a function of minerals in the body?
17. A lack of iodine during pregnancy can lead to developmental issues in the child, including:
18. Which of the following is a non-essential nutrient?
19. The process by which digested food molecules pass into the blood or lymph is called:
20. Which vitamin is known as tocopherol?
21. Goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland, is typically caused by a deficiency of:
22. Which nutrient helps in the formation of hormones and cell membranes?
23. A balanced diet should include adequate amounts of:
24. Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for the absorption of water and electrolytes?
25. Rickets, a condition causing soft and deformed bones in children, is primarily due to a deficiency of:
26. Which of the following is a function of vitamins?
27. Essential amino acids are those that:
28. Which mineral is vital for maintaining fluid balance and nerve function?
29. Pellagra, a disease characterized by dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia, is caused by a deficiency of:
30. Which of the following is a good source of dietary fiber?
31. The process of breaking down food mechanically and chemically in the digestive system is known as:
32. Which type of nutrient provides the most concentrated source of energy per gram?
33. A deficiency of Vitamin C leads to:
34. What is the main function of water in the body?
35. Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition caused by a deficiency in:
36. Which of the following is NOT a major source of carbohydrates?
37. The process by which the body breaks down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed is called:
38. Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
39. Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weakened bones, is often linked to a deficiency in which mineral?
40. Which nutrient is the body's preferred source of immediate energy?
41. A lack of Vitamin A in the diet can lead to:
42. Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?
43. What is the primary role of dietary fiber in the human body?
44. Beri-beri is a disease caused by the deficiency of which vitamin?
45. Which mineral is essential for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland and is commonly found in iodized salt?
46. Fats are important for:
47. Which vitamin is water-soluble and plays a vital role in collagen synthesis and antioxidant activity?
48. A deficiency in iron can lead to which of the following conditions?
49. Which nutrient is crucial for the absorption of calcium and is synthesized in the skin upon exposure to sunlight?
50. Proteins are essential for the body primarily because they are made up of: