Malnutrition is the underlying cause of at least 50 per cent of deaths of children under five years of age. The statistics for nutrition-related problems in our country reveal an alarming situation: Almost one-third of the infants born in India are low birth weight babies. Low birth weight may have adverse effects throughout their growing years and may have adverse implications even in adult life. Low birth weight may even lead to child mortality. There is widespread prevalence of growth retardation among preschoolers (from socio-economically disadvantaged families) and almost half the children suffer from mild and moderate under nutrition.A large proportion of children (and adults) suffers from micro-nutrient deficiencies in varying degrees of severity. The micro-nutrients of most concern are iron, zinc, vitamin A, iodine, folic acid, B12.1. Micro nutrient deficiencies are referred asa) Goitre b) Hidden Hunger c) Protein energy malnutrition d) Anemia2. Which of the following is immediate cause of under nutrition?a) Inadequate dietary intake b) Inadequate education c) Inadequate health services d) Poor sanitation and hygiene3. When the height of the child is less than adequate for age, this is termed asa) Underweight b) Stunting c) Wasting d) Protein energy malnutrition4. Which of the following is incorrect statementa) Enlarged thyroid known as goiter is the most common manifestation of iodine deficiency. b) Hemoglobin is required for carrying oxygen in the body. c) Due to Vitamin A deficiency growth of children are adversely affected. d) Protein deficiency is called as marasmu