Practice Deficiency Diseases - 3.2 | 5. Health and Hygiene | ICSE Class 8 Biology
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Question 1

Easy

What is scurvy and what causes it?

💡 Hint: Think about a vitamin that is often found in fruits.

Question 2

Easy

Name a food high in iron.

💡 Hint: It's a leafy green vegetable.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main cause of goiter?

  • Lack of Vitamin A
  • Lack of Iodine
  • Lack of Calcium

💡 Hint: Think about the mineral linked to the thyroid gland.

Question 2

True or False: Scurvy can be prevented by consuming enough fruits and vegetables.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what vitamins fruits and vegetables provide.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a week-long meal plan that provides all necessary vitamins and minerals to prevent deficiency diseases.

💡 Hint: Look for foods from all food groups.

Question 2

Evaluate the impact of poor dietary choices on public health concerning deficiency diseases in a community.

💡 Hint: Consider what might happen if many people in a community don't eat nutritious foods.

Challenge and get performance evaluation