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Vital Nutrients

Description: Components of Food
Number of Questions: 15
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The disease beriberi is caused due to the deficiency of

  1. vitamin A

  2. vitamin D

  3. vitamin B1

  4. vitamin B2

  5. vitamin C


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The disease beriberi is caused due to the deficiency of vitamin B1.

Which of the following vitamins is required in the largest quantity by the body?

  1. Vitamin B6

  2. Vitamin C

  3. Vitamin B2

  4. Vitamin B1

  5. Vitamin B12


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vitamin C is required in the largest quantity by the body. 30 mg of vitamin C is required daily.

How much water is present in the blood vessels?

  1. 2 litres

  2. 4 litres

  3. 1 litre

  4. 0.5 litres

  5. 1.5 litres


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

About 4 litres water is present in the blood vessels.

Which of the following is not a major source of roughage in our body?

  1. Salad

  2. Fish

  3. Corn cob

  4. Skinned grains

  5. Vegetables and fruits


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fish is not a major source of roughage in our body. It is a source of vitamins, proteins and fats.

Which of the following vitamins do not dissolve in water?

  1. Vitamins A and D

  2. Vitamin A

  3. Vitamin D

  4. Vitamin C

  5. Vitamins A and C


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vitamins A and D do not dissolve in water. They dissolve in oil.

Deficiency of vitamin D causes

  1. rickets

  2. pimpled skin

  3. night blindness

  4. lowered resistance to infections

  5. heart failure


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deficiency of vitamin D causes rickets in children.

Pernicious anaemia is caused due to the deficiency of

  1. vitamin A

  2. vitamin C

  3. vitamin D

  4. vitamin B6

  5. vitamin B12


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pernicious anaemia is caused due to the deficiency of vitamin B12, not vitamin B6. Pernicious anaemia is caused due to the deficiency of vitamin B12.

Dental cavities are formed due to the lack of which of the following?

  1. Sodium

  2. Phosphorus

  3. Iron

  4. Potassium

  5. Fluorine


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Dental cavities are formed due to the lack of fluorine.

Orange is a rich source of

  1. vitamin B1

  2. vitamin B2

  3. vitamin B6

  4. vitamin A

  5. vitamin D


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Orange is a rich source of vitamin A.

Which of the following nutrients is provided by amla and tomatoes?

  1. Vitamin A

  2. Vitamin B1

  3. Vitamin C

  4. Vitamin D

  5. Vitamin B2


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Amla and tomatoes provide us with vitamin C.

Sunrays provide us with which of the following nutrients?

  1. Vitamin A

  2. Vitamin C

  3. Vitamin D

  4. Vitamin B1

  5. Vitamin B6


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sunrays provide us with vitamin D.

Which of the following is not the main function of vitamin A?

  1. Normal growth in children

  2. Good vision

  3. Healthy skin

  4. Resistance to infections

  5. Important for heart


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Vitamin A is not responsible for healthy heart. The function of vitamin B1 is keeping the heart healthy.

Deficiency of which vitamin causes scurvy?

  1. Vitamin C

  2. Vitamin B1

  3. Vitamin B2

  4. Vitamin B6

  5. B12


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy.

Which of the following acts as the temperature regulator of the body?

  1. Calcium

  2. Vitamin A

  3. Vitamin D

  4. Protein

  5. Water


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Water acts as the temperature regulator of the body.

Haemoglobin is formed by which of the following?

  1. Vitamin A

  2. Vitamin D

  3. Iron

  4. Calcium

  5. Vitamin C


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Haemoglobin is formed with the help of iron present in the body.

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