Food and Nutrition

Question 1

1A shortage of vitamin C in the diet causes

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A. rickets B. night blindness C. beriberi D. scurvy

Question 2

2Eating late at night regularly can lead to

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A. more energy in the morning B. better digestion C. stronger bones D. weight gain and poor sleep

Question 3

3Legumes such as beans and groundnuts are good sources of

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A. fat only B. plant protein C. vitamin C D. starch only

Question 4

4Which is a good source of dietary fibre?

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A. whole grains, fruits and vegetables B. cooking oil C. salt D. white sugar

Question 5

5A lack of iron in the diet can lead to

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A. scurvy B. goitre C. anaemia D. obesity

Question 6

6Which of these belongs to the legumes and nuts food group?

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A. cassava B. groundnuts C. palm oil D. pawpaw

Question 7

7Kwashiorkor in young children is caused mainly by a lack of

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A. protein B. fibre C. water D. vitamin A

Question 8

8Ghana's six food groups include staples, legumes and nuts, vegetables, fruits, animal-source foods and

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A. fats and oils B. beverages C. spices D. sweets

Question 9

9Food taboos are

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A. cultural rules forbidding certain foods for some people B. cooking utensils C. food prices D. recipes

Question 10

10Skipping breakfast regularly can lead to

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A. more energy B. poor concentration in class C. stronger bones D. better memory