1. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body lacks:
(A) Physical activity
(B) Essential nutrients
(C) Sleep only
(D) Medical treatment
2. Iron deficiency commonly causes:
(A) Goiter
(B) Anemia
(C) Rickets
(D) Scurvy
3. The most common cause of iron deficiency anemia is:
(A) Increased vitamin intake
(B) Excess calcium intake
(C) High water consumption
(D) Inadequate iron intake
4. Vitamin A deficiency mainly affects:
(A) Hearing
(B) Vision
(C) Bone length
(D) Muscle strength
5. A child with difficulty seeing at night should be assessed for deficiency of:
(A) Vitamin B12
(B) Vitamin C
(C) Vitamin K
(D) Vitamin A
6. Night blindness is associated with deficiency of:
(A) Iron
(B) Vitamin A
(C) Iodine
(D) Calcium
7. Vitamin D deficiency in children may lead to:
(A) Anemia
(B) Scurvy
(C) Rickets
(D) Goiter
8. The major function of vitamin D is related to:
(A) Red blood cell production
(B) Blood sugar control
(C) Digestion of fats
(D) Calcium absorption
9. Iodine deficiency commonly results in:
(A) Pellagra
(B) Beriberi
(C) Goiter
(D) Scurvy
10. Iodine is essential for the production of:
(A) Hemoglobin
(B) Thyroid hormones
(C) Insulin
(D) Digestive enzymes
11. Vitamin C deficiency causes:
(A) Goiter
(B) Rickets
(C) Night blindness
(D) Scurvy
12. A common sign of vitamin C deficiency is:
(A) Bone deformity
(B) Bleeding gums
(C) Enlarged thyroid
(D) Vision loss
13. Vitamin B1 deficiency is known as:
(A) Rickets
(B) Pellagra
(C) Scurvy
(D) Beriberi
14. Vitamin B3 deficiency causes:
(A) Goiter
(B) Anemia
(C) Pellagra
(D) Osteoporosis
15. Pellagra is characterized by:
(A) Blindness, swelling, and bleeding
(B) Fever, cough, and pain
(C) Dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia
(D) Weakness, fracture, and anemia
16. Vitamin B12 deficiency may cause:
(A) Megaloblastic anemia
(B) Rickets
(C) Goiter
(D) Scurvy
17. Folate deficiency during pregnancy increases the risk of:
(A) Thyroid enlargement
(B) Bone fractures
(C) Night blindness
(D) Neural tube defects
18. Calcium deficiency can affect:
(A) Vision only
(B) Bone strength
(C) Skin color
(D) Hair growth only
19. Protein deficiency may result in:
(A) Improved immunity
(B) Growth problems
(C) Increased energy
(D) Better muscle development
20. Protein-energy malnutrition includes:
(A) Pellagra and beriberi
(B) Scurvy and goiter
(C) Rickets and anemia
(D) Marasmus and kwashiorkor
21. Kwashiorkor is mainly caused by deficiency of:
(A) Protein
(B) Vitamin C
(C) Iodine
(D) Calcium
22. A typical feature of kwashiorkor is:
(A) Night blindness
(B) Edema
(C) Bleeding gums
(D) Enlarged thyroid
23. Marasmus is mainly due to deficiency of:
(A) Iodine only
(B) Vitamin D only
(C) Energy and protein
(D) Iron only
24. Severe wasting is commonly seen in:
(A) Beriberi
(B) Goiter
(C) Scurvy
(D) Marasmus
25. Iron is required for the formation of:
(A) Insulin
(B) Thyroxine
(C) Collagen
(D) Hemoglobin
26. The best dietary source of iron is:
(A) Cooking oil
(B) Sugar and sweets
(C) Soft drinks
(D) Meat and legumes
27. Zinc deficiency may affect:
(A) Vision only
(B) Growth and immunity
(C) Blood pressure only
(D) Bone color
28. Vitamin K deficiency may cause problems with:
(A) Thyroid function
(B) Vision
(C) Blood clotting
(D) Bone growth
29. A deficiency disease caused by lack of vitamin B1 is:
(A) Rickets
(B) Scurvy
(C) Beriberi
(D) Goiter
30. Poor dietary intake is a major cause of:
(A) Genetic disorders only
(B) Nutritional deficiencies
(C) Infectious diseases only
(D) Accidents
31. A child with bowed legs may have deficiency of:
(A) Vitamin B1
(B) Vitamin C
(C) Vitamin A
(D) Vitamin D
32. Goiter prevention is achieved by using:
(A) Iodized salt
(B) Vitamin C tablets
(C) Calcium supplements
(D) Protein drinks
33. Nutritional anemia is commonly related to deficiency of:
(A) Calcium
(B) Iodine
(C) Vitamin D
(D) Iron
34. A balanced diet helps prevent:
(A) Nutritional deficiencies
(B) All infections completely
(C) Genetic diseases
(D) Physical injuries
35. Malnutrition can result from:
(A) Regular exercise
(B) Adequate nutrition
(C) Deficiency or excess of nutrients
(D) Proper hydration
36. Vitamin A supplementation is used mainly to prevent:
(A) Eye problems
(B) Bone fractures
(C) Thyroid disease
(D) Bleeding disorders
37. Which deficiency affects red blood cell production?
(A) Iodine deficiency
(B) Iron deficiency
(C) Calcium deficiency
(D) Vitamin D deficiency
38. The best approach to prevent nutritional deficiencies is:
(A) Avoiding all fats
(B) Eating a balanced diet
(C) Skipping meals
(D) Using supplements only
39. Vitamin C improves absorption of:
(A) Sodium
(B) Calcium
(C) Iodine
(D) Iron
40. Children are vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies because of:
(A) Rapid growth needs
(B) Reduced nutrient requirements
(C) Lack of activity only
(D) Increased immunity
41. A lack of protein in childhood may cause:
(A) Poor growth
(B) Improved development
(C) Increased energy
(D) Better immunity
42. Which deficiency is associated with weak immune response?
(A) Water deficiency
(B) Zinc deficiency
(C) Sodium deficiency
(D) Fiber deficiency
43. Nutrition assessment helps identify:
(A) Personality traits
(B) Blood group only
(C) Nutrient deficiencies
(D) Family history only
44. A common sign of anemia is:
(A) Enlarged thyroid
(B) Fatigue
(C) Night blindness
(D) Bone deformity
45. Vitamin deficiency occurs when:
(A) Diet is balanced
(B) Food variety increases
(C) Nutrient intake is adequate
(D) Intake is below body requirements
46. Community nutrition programs aim to reduce:
(A) Nutritional deficiencies
(B) Health awareness
(C) Food safety
(D) Growth monitoring
47. The nurse can prevent nutritional deficiencies through:
(A) Avoiding assessment
(B) Ignoring dietary habits
(C) Reducing food choices
(D) Health education
48. Growth monitoring is useful for detecting:
(A) Eye color changes
(B) Malnutrition in children
(C) Blood type
(D) Genetic identity
49. Nutritional deficiencies mainly affect:
(A) Only digestion
(B) Only body weight
(C) Only appearance
(D) Growth, development, and health
50. The main goal of preventing nutritional deficiencies is to:
(A) Reduce nutrient intake
(B) Increase disease risk
(C) Promote healthy growth and body function
(D) Avoid all food groups