Name :_____________________________

Chapter 6 Nutrition

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Score __/__ WORKSHEET 6.3 : Malnutrition 1) Malnutrition results from an ___________________. 2) In malnutrition certain nutrients are ____________, in _____________ or in the ___________ proportions. 3) Complete the table below :

Nutritional effect

Lacking / excess

Symptoms

Treatments

Kwashiorkor

Protein deficiency

Distended stomach , thin with wrinkled skin

Take more proteins

Scurvy

Swollen & bleeding gums

Citrus fruits, tomatoes, green peppers

Calcium deficiency Vitamin D deficiency Phosphorus deficiency

Poor teeth and bone formation

Bone becomes porous and break easily

Eat food that is rich in calcium

Osteoporosis

Eat food that is rich in calcium

Diabetes

Fatigue,thirsty, numbness, frequency of urination

Avoid excessive intake of sugar /carbohydrate

Obesity

Excessive consumption of carbohydrates and lipids

Cardiovascular disease

[10 marks]

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Name :_____________________________

Chapter 6 Nutrition

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4. Complete the crossword puzzle below : Horizontal 1. Excess sodium in the diet can lead to ________________ 2. A disease characterised by poor teeth and bone formation in children . 3. Condition when a person taking unbalanced diet in which certain nutrients are lacking, in excess or in the wrong proportions. 4. Excessive consumption of carbohydrates and lipids contribute to __________ Vertical 5. A child suffering from ________________ does not receive sufficient protein in his diet. 6. A shortage of ferum in the diet can lead to ___________ 7. Deficiency in vitamin C causes____________ 8. A lack of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D causes _____________
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P
2

S I

5 6 3

U S
7

[ 8 marks]

ANSWERS
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Name :_____________________________

Chapter 6 Nutrition

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WORKSHEET 6.3 : Malnutrition 1) Malnutrition results from an unbalanced diet. 2) In malnutrition certain nutrients are deficient , in excess wrong proportion 3) Complete the table below : or in the

Nutritional effect

Lacking / excess

Symptoms

Treatments

Kwashiorkor

Protein deficiency Protein deficiency

Distended stomach, thin with wrinkled skin.

Take more proteins

Scurvy

Vitamin C deficiency

Swollen & bleeding gums

Citrus fruits, tomatoes, green peppers

Rickets

Calcium deficiency Vitamin D deficiency Phosphorus deficiency

Poor teeth and bone formation

Bone becomes porous and break easily Fatigue,thirsty, numbness, frequency of urination

Eat food that is rich in calcium

Osteoporosis

Calcium deficiency

Eat food that is rich in calcium

Diabetes

Excess of sugar

Avoid excessive intake of sugar/carbohydrate

Obesity

Excessive consumption of carbohydrates and lipids

Cardiovascular disease

Low in saturated fats and cholesterol diet [ 10 marks]

4. Complete the crossword puzzle below :

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Name :_____________________________

Chapter 6 Nutrition

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Horizontal 1. Excess sodium in the diet can lead to ________________ 2. A disease characterised by poor teeth and bone formation in children . 3. Condition when a person taking unbalanced diet in which certain nutrients are lacking, in excess or in the wrong proportions. 4. Excessive consumption of carbohydrates and lipids contribute to __________ Vertical 5. A child suffering from ________________ does not receive sufficient protein in his diet. 6. A shortage of ferum in the diet can lead to ___________ 7. Deficiency in vitamin C causes____________ 8. A lack of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D causes _____________
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T
2

E I

N C

S K

I E

O S T E O

N S

K
6

W
3

A U T R
7

P I S T I O R O S I S C U R V S I T Y N

A S H I O R K
4

N A E M I A

[ 8 marks]

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