Nutrition-Related Disorders

Biology ⇒ Human Biology

Nutrition-Related Disorders starts at 8 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Nutrition-Related Disorders. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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A child is diagnosed with marasmus. What is the main cause of this disorder?

A child with swollen belly, thin limbs, and changes in hair color is likely suffering from which nutrition-related disorder?

A teenager who eats mostly fast food and sugary drinks is at risk of which nutrition-related disorder?

Describe one way in which overnutrition can harm the body.

Describe the difference between undernutrition and overnutrition.

Describe two symptoms of scurvy.

Explain how a lack of calcium in the diet can affect the human body.

Explain what is meant by the term 'malnutrition'.

Explain why a balanced diet is important for preventing nutrition-related disorders.

List two possible health problems caused by undernutrition.

List two ways to prevent rickets in children.