Which disease is caused by severe protein malnutrition, causing swollen feet and enlarged liver and abdomen?
Kwashiorkor
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A balanced diet contains..
The necessary nutrients to meet your energy needs and keep you healthy
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The chemical elements found in carbohydrates?
Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen
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Which essential nutrient STORES energy?
fats/lipids
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Name some inorganic substances that are needed in our diet.
Water and Minerals like calcium, iron, sodium and potassium.
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Citrus fruits are an excellent source of vitamin
C
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A mineral that is needed for making haemoglobin, the red pigment in blood which carries oxygen.
iron
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The disease that caused by inadequate amount of iron in the diet?
Anemia
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True or False: Essential nutrients are nutrients that the human body is unable to synthesize. They must be obtained from food or water. Essential nutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
True
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The chemical elements found in fats?
Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen
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Name 2 diseases that are caused by an unbalanced diet with too much fat.
Coronary heart disease, obesity
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Name a disease that could result from a deficiency of vitamin D.