Food and Health Quiz - ICSE Class 5 Science
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Which of the following is a good source of energy for the body?
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Carbohydrates
- Water
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Answer: C. Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy for the body. Vitamins and minerals are essential for various bodily functions but are not primary energy sources. Water is crucial for hydration and numerous bodily processes but doesn't provide energy.
A lack of iodine in the diet can lead to enlargement of the thyroid gland, a condition known as:
- Anemia
- Goitre
- Scurvy
- Osteoporosis
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Answer: B. Goitre
Iodine is essential for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. A deficiency in iodine can cause the thyroid gland to enlarge, resulting in goitre. Anemia is often linked to iron deficiency, scurvy to Vitamin C deficiency, and osteoporosis to calcium and Vitamin D deficiency.
A person suffering from anemia might be advised to eat more foods rich in:
- Vitamin C
- Calcium
- Iron
- Dietary Fibre
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Answer: C. Iron
Anemia is often caused by a deficiency in iron, which is needed to produce red blood cells. Increasing iron intake through foods like spinach, red meat, or fortified cereals can help manage anemia. Vitamin C helps iron absorption, but iron is the primary nutrient needed.
A deficiency in Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) can lead to a disease called:
- Scurvy
- Rickets
- Beriberi
- Pellagra
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Answer: C. Beriberi
Beriberi is a disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine (Vitamin B1). It affects the nervous system and cardiovascular system. Scurvy is Vitamin C deficiency, rickets Vitamin D deficiency, and pellagra Vitamin B3 deficiency.
Which is an example of a vector-borne disease?
- Cholera
- Malaria
- Tuberculosis
- Common Cold
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Answer: B. Malaria
Vector-borne diseases are transmitted by organisms, typically insects, called vectors. Malaria is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Cholera is usually spread through contaminated water/food, tuberculosis through airborne droplets, and the common cold through respiratory droplets.