Thiamine deficiency leads to which disease?

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A. Rickets B. Jaundice C. Beriberi D. Scurvy

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency results in Beriberi.

Salt is iodized to prevent?

A. Marasmus B. Goitre C. Pellagra D. Anaemia

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Iodized salt prevents goitre by supplying iodine.

Which vitamin is present only in foods of animal origin:

A. Riboflavin B. Vitamin B12 C. Pantothenic acid D. The inactive form of vitamin A.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Vitamin B12 is only found in animal-derived foods.

The most important single predictor of an infant's future health and survival is:

A. The infant's birthweight. B. The infant's iron status at birth. C. The mother's weight at delivery. D. The mother's prepregnancy weight.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Birthweight is a critical predictor of infant health.

An adequate substitute for breast milk during the first year is:

A. Low fat cow's milk. B. Apple juice. C. Water. D. Iron fortified infant formula.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Iron-fortified formula is a suitable alternative.

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