Vitamins
Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets in children?
Vitamin D
Which mineral deficiency causes goitre?
Iodine
Which fruit is rich in Vitamin C and helps prevent scurvy?
Orange
Which cereal is rich in fiber and helps in preventing constipation?
Answer: Wheat
Which nutrient in fish helps in brain development and reduces the risk of heart disease?
Omega 3 Fatty acids
Name the disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C.
Scurvy
A lack of calcium in the diet can lead to which bone disease?
Osteoporosis/ Rickets
Which fruit is a good source of dietary fiber and helps in digestion?
Apple
Rice is a good source of which nutrient that provides energy to the body?
Answer: Carbohydrates
Shrimp is a good source of which mineral important for strong bones and teeth?
Answer: Calcium
Which vitamin deficiency leads to night blindness?
Vitamin A
Deficiency of iron in the body results in which condition?
Anaemia
Bananas are rich in which mineral that helps maintain proper heart and muscle function?
Potassium
Which cereal is high in protein and helps in building and repairing body tissues?
Answer: Soy (or maize/corn can be used for some protein content; for cereals, wheat and oats also provide some protein)
Which seafood is rich in iodine and helps in maintaining a healthy thyroid?
Answer: Seaweed / Fish
What deficiency disease is caused by insufficient Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)?
Beri Beri
A shortage of zinc in the body can lead to which health problems?
Stunted growth, delayed wound healing, hair loss, and immune system weakness
Which fruit contains antioxidants like beta-carotene and Vitamin A for good vision?
Mango
Oats are known for lowering which substance in the blood to maintain heart health?
Answer: Cholesterol
Salmon provides a high amount of which vitamin that supports healthy skin and bones?
Answer: Vitamin D
Which vitamin deficiency can result in anaemia and poor blood clotting?
Vitamin K
Which mineral deficiency can cause weak teeth and poor enamel formation?
Fluoride
Which fruit is high in folate (Vitamin B9) and is especially important for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects in babies?
Papaya
Which cereal is fortified with iron to help prevent anaemia?
Answer: Maize / Wheat (commonly fortified cereals like cornflakes)
Oysters are particularly rich in which mineral that boosts immunity and supports wound healing?
Answer: Zinc