Too little?

Question 1

Too little protein

Answer 1

Poor growth in children, cuts and wounds take longer to heal

Question 2

Too little carbs

Answer 2

Tiredness, protein is used as source of energy instead of growth and repair

Question 3

Too little fat

Answer 3

Intake of essential fatty acids and fat soluble vitamins reduced

Question 4

Too little vitamin A

Answer 4

Night blindness, dry and infected skin and mucous membranes, poor growth in children

Question 5

Too little vitamin E

Answer 5

Damaged eyes in premature babies

Question 6

Too little vitamin D

Answer 6

Rickets in children, osteomalacia in adults

Question 7

Too little thiamine (B1)

Answer 7

Tiredness, depression, irritability, anxiety

Question 8

Too little riboflavin (B2)

Answer 8

Tiredness

Question 9

Too little niacin (B3)

Answer 9

Tiredness, depression, irritability, anxiety

Question 10

Too little vitamin B12

Answer 10

Tiredness, pernicious anaemia

Question 11

Too little folic acid

Answer 11

Spina bifida or cleft palate in unborn babies, megoblastic anaemia

Question 12

Too little vitamin C

Answer 12

Cuts and wounds take longer to heal, anaemia can develop, risk of cancer or heart disease later in life

Question 13

Too little calcium

Answer 13

Osteoporosis, osteomalacia, blood loss after injury as blood won’t clot well, dental caries, rickets in children

Question 14

Too little phosphorus

Answer 14

Affects body’s ability to build and maintain healthy bones

Question 15

Too little iron

Answer 15

Anaemia can develop, tiredness

Question 16

Too little salt

Answer 16

Muscle cramps

Question 17

Too little fibre

Answer 17

Constipation, bowel disorders

Question 18

Too little water

Answer 18

Dehydration, confusion, lack of concentration

Question 19

Too little energy

Answer 19

Underweight, which can cause infertility, osteoporosis and heart failure