If a patient does not take fruits and vegetables, what concern remains despite adequate food quantity?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Lack of micronutrients and fibre
Adequate food quantity does not necessarily mean that the diet is nutritionally adequate. Fruits and vegetables are important sources of vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, and protective plant compounds. Excluding them may increase the risk of micronutrient inadequacy and poor bowel function, even when total calories or the amount of food seems sufficient. Therefore, option C is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Lack of micronutrients and fibre
Why is this the correct answer?
Adequate food quantity does not necessarily mean that the diet is nutritionally adequate. Fruits and vegetables are important sources of vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, and protective plant compounds. Excluding them may increase the risk of micronutrient inadequacy and poor bowel function, even when total calories or the amount of food seems sufficient. Therefore, option C is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Concerns and Needs in Diverse Contexts. Topic: Nutrition, health, and hygiene dimensions.
