Protein-Energy Malnutrition — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Lathyrism can occur due to consumption of Khesari dal/Lathyrus sativus which has the toxic compound _____

Answer: BOAA (Beta oxalyl amino alanine)

Flashcard 2: _____ is the best indicator for long-term nutritional status

Answer: Height for age

Flashcard 3: Recommended dietary allowance is calculated by: _____

Answer: Estimated average requirement +2 standard deviation

Flashcard 4: _____ color tablets containing _____ mg of elemental iron and _____ mcg of folic acid can be given to adolescent boys/girls of age 10-19 years

Answer: Blue; 60; 500

Flashcard 5: The recommended dietary allowance of protein for a pregnant woman in the third trimester who is a heavy worker is _____ g/day.

Answer: 68

Flashcard 6: Under Anemia Mukt Bharat scheme, children (5-9 years), should take the _____ tablet weekly, containing 45 mg elemental iron + 400 mcg folic acid

Answer: pink

Flashcard 7: Which micronutrient should NOT be supplemented in stabilization phase of SAM?_____

Answer: Iron

Flashcard 8: The image shown below is the logo of _____

Answer: POSHAN Abhiyaan

Flashcard 9: all TB notified patients get financial assistance of _____/month

Answer: 500 Rs.

Extra: 

Flashcard 10: _____ are non-nutritive substances added intentionally to food to improve its appearance, flavor, texture, or storage properties.

Answer: Food additives