10.8 - A Balanced Diet and Deficiency Diseases
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Practice Questions
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What is one nutrient essential for energy?
💡 Hint: Think about what fuels your activities.
Which vitamin deficiency leads to night blindness?
💡 Hint: Think about the eye health.
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What is considered a balanced diet?
💡 Hint: Recall what we discussed about nutrient diversity.
True or False: Deficiency diseases can be caused by not eating enough carbohydrates.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of carbohydrates.
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Design a week's meal plan ensuring all major nutrient groups are represented.
💡 Hint: Consider balancing foods like whole grains, lean meats, dairy, and vegetables.
Evaluate the impact of a vegetarian diet on nutritional intake. What are potential deficiencies?
💡 Hint: Consider nutrients typically found in animal products.
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