Test: Diet - Year 11 MCQ

Lipids, found in foods like oils and butter, serve as a concentrated source of energy for the body, whereas carbohydrates and proteins have different primary functions.

Scurvy, caused by vitamin C deficiency, often leads to symptoms such as spontaneous bleeding, along with others like gum ulcerations and tooth loss.

Rickets is caused by a deficiency in vitamin D, which is essential for calcium absorption and bone health.

Vitamin D is found in fish, eggs, and butter but not in whole grains. Whole grains are more associated with dietary fiber and carbohydrates.

Dietary fiber helps in digestion and is found in foods like whole grains and fruits, whereas carbohydrates provide energy, proteins build muscle, and vitamins and minerals enhance various body functions.

Scurvy is treated with vitamin C supplements, as it is caused by a deficiency in vitamin C.

Rickets leads to bone deformities due to poor bone development, unlike symptoms of scurvy such as anemia or gum ulcerations.

Sailors frequently suffered from scurvy due to the lack of fresh produce, which is a primary source of vitamin C.

Fish is a rich source of vitamin D, which helps in the prevention of rickets by aiding calcium absorption.

Carbohydrates are the main source of energy in the diet, unlike proteins (growth and repair), dietary fiber (digestion), and vitamins/minerals (bone health).