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Miscellaneous
100
This fruit contains large amounts of water and it helps you to hydrate. It also encourages bowel movement even though it is not rich in fiber.
What is watermelon?
100
This nutrient provides a concentrated source of energy and is also needed for insulation.
What is fat?
100
This condition results from lack of energy rich foods.
What is marasmus?
100
This food group should always be included in the types of mixes.
What is staples?
100
This is a chemical substance found in food.
What is a nutrient?
200
This food item contains rich supplies of calcium and phosphorus to strengthen the teeth and bones.
What is cheese?
200
This nutrient helps with the repair and maintenance of body tissues. It is also necessary for growth.
What is protein?
200
This condition results in malformation of bones in children.
What is rickets?
200
This involves choosing foods from different groups, and putting them together to make nutritious meals.
What is the multi-mix principle?
200
This refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person's intake of energy and/or nutrients.
What is malnutrition?
300
This item is an almost complete food and can be found in both plant and animal sources.
What is milk?
300
This item helps to transport nutrients and other substances around the body and functions as a nutrient to prevent constipation.
What is water?
300
Carrots and spinach should be eaten to prevent this nutritional disorder.
What is night blindness?
300
This type of nutrient is needed in the body in large amounts and can be stored under the skin or in adipose tissues.
What is macro nutrients?
300
This refers to the six main nutrients found in food.
What is carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water?
400
Citrus fruits and garden cherries are rich supplies of this nutrient.
What is Vitamin C?
400
These foods contain rich supplies of this nutrient.
What is vitamins?
400
Eat plenty of iron-rich foods, such as tofu, green and leafy vegetables, lean red meat, lentils, beans and iron-fortified cereals and breads to prevent this condition.
What is anemia?
400
A daily supply of this type of nutrient is needed in small amounts because the body does not store them.
What is micro nutrients?
400
This should be done if you are malnourished.
What is dietary changes?
500
These foods contain rich supplies of this fat-soluble vitamin.
What is Vitamin A?
500
This nutrient helps to keep the brain, muscles, heart and bones working properly. It is found in abundance in these foods.
What is minerals?
500
What you should do to prevent goiter.
What is eat foods rich in iodine?
500
These dishes below represent a particular type of mix:
Peas and Rice
Baked Chicken
Green Vegetable Salad
What is quadrimix?
500
This contains differing kinds of foods in appropriate quantities and proportions so that the adequate daily requirements are available.
What is a balanced diet?