Macro and micro nutrients deficiency diseases and their prevention
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Which of the following is the most common micronutrient deficiency worldwide?
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Kwashiorkor is primarily caused by deficiency of which macronutrient?
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The classic triad of Wernicke encephalopathy caused by thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency includes all EXCEPT:
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Bitot's spots on the conjunctiva are pathognomonic for deficiency of:
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Pellagra is characterized by the '4 Ds' and is caused by deficiency of:
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Scurvy is caused by prolonged deficiency of which vitamin and impairs collagen synthesis?
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Rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults are caused by deficiency of:
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The primary difference between kwashiorkor and marasmus is:
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Goitre and cretinism are caused by deficiency of which micronutrient?
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Beriberi disease affecting the cardiovascular and nervous systems is caused by deficiency of:
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Megaloblastic anemia with neurological symptoms (peripheral neuropathy) is characteristic of:
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Neural tube defects in the fetus can be prevented by supplementation of the mother with:
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Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is caused by deficiency of:
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Koilonychia (spoon-shaped nails) is a clinical sign of deficiency of:
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Night blindness (nyctalopia) is an early symptom of deficiency of:
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The most effective prevention strategy for iodine deficiency disorders at population level is:
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Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a genetic disorder causing malabsorption of:
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Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of vitamin D deficiency?
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Marasmus is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:
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Keshan disease, an endemic cardiomyopathy, is caused by deficiency of:
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The recommended prevention for vitamin A deficiency in children in endemic areas includes:
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Angular stomatitis, glossitis, and cheilosis are clinical signs of deficiency of:
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Biofortification of crops refers to:
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Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is commonly seen in patients with:
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Keratomalacia, leading to permanent blindness, is a severe complication of:
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Microcytic hypochromic anemia is characteristic of deficiency of:
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Food fortification as a prevention strategy involves:
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Zinc supplementation has been proven effective in reducing duration and severity of:
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Pernicious anemia is caused by deficiency of which vitamin due to lack of intrinsic factor?
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The primary cause of endemic goitre in mountainous regions is:
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Xerophthalmia refers to which eye condition caused by vitamin A deficiency?
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Essential fatty acid deficiency manifests with all EXCEPT:
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Hypocalcemia and tetany can result from deficiency of:
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The best food sources of vitamin B12 for preventing deficiency are:
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Kashin-Beck disease, a deforming arthritis, is caused by deficiency of:
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Subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord is a neurological complication of:
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The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of iron for adult premenopausal women is approximately:
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Osteoporosis prevention requires adequate intake of:
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Delayed cord clamping at birth helps prevent which deficiency in newborns?
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Golden rice is a biofortified crop enriched with:
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Sideroblastic anemia can result from deficiency of:
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The primary function of vitamin K in the body is:
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Crohn's disease and celiac disease increase the risk of deficiency of which vitamin?
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Multiple micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy is most effective in preventing:
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Tryptophan can be converted to which vitamin in the body?
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Neurological symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency can be differentiated from folate deficiency by measuring:
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Peripheral neuropathy with sensory loss can result from deficiency of:
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The primary prevention strategy for neural tube defects is:
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Copper deficiency can result from excessive supplementation of:
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Megaloblastic anemia without neurological symptoms is characteristic of:
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The absorption of non-heme iron from plant sources is enhanced by consuming it with:
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Hypervitaminosis A during pregnancy can cause:
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Ariboflavinosis (riboflavin deficiency) manifests with:
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Avidin in raw egg whites binds to and causes deficiency of:
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Magnesium deficiency is commonly seen in patients with:
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Phytates and tannins in plant foods inhibit absorption of:
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The primary prevention of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) includes:
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Lathyrism, a neurological disease causing spastic paraplegia, is caused by excessive consumption of:
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Fluorosis, causing mottling of teeth and skeletal changes, results from:
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The minimum daily carbohydrate intake to prevent ketosis is approximately:

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