Nutrients And Digestion
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- 1.
They are the main source of energy for the body
- A.
Carbohydrates
- B.
Lipids
- C.
Proteins
- D.
Vitamins and minerals
Correct Answer
A. Carbohydrates -
- 2.
What are proteins made of?
- A.
Amino acids
- B.
Minerals
- C.
Sugars
- D.
Vitamins
Correct Answer
A. Amino acids -
- 3.
Meat, fish, poultry and chicken are good sources of the next nutrient:
- A.
Vitamins and minerals
- B.
Carbohydrates
- C.
Lipids
- D.
Proteins
Correct Answer
D. Proteins -
- 4.
According to the eat well dish, which of these food groups you should eat the most of?
- A.
Dairy
- B.
Grains
- C.
Fruits
- D.
Vegetables
Correct Answer
B. Grains -
- 5.
Nutrients required in very small amounts that do not provide energy but have essential functions for the body
- A.
Proteins
- B.
Carbohydrates
- C.
Vitamins
- D.
Lipids
Correct Answer
C. Vitamins -
- 6.
This food group is the main source of carbohydrates for the body according to the eat well dish
- A.
Dairy
- B.
Grains
- C.
Fruits and vegetables
- D.
Meat
Correct Answer
B. Grains -
- 7.
Food group that is the main source of essential minerals and vitamins for the body
- A.
Fats
- B.
Grains
- C.
Meat, chicken, poultry and fish
- D.
Fruits and vegetables
Correct Answer
A. Fats -
- 8.
Complex carbohydrate found on cell walls of plants
- A.
Starch
- B.
Fiber
- C.
Glucose
- D.
Fructose
Correct Answer
B. Fiber -
- 9.
The function of lipids in the body is:
- A.
They help digest food
- B.
They repair muscles and tissues
- C.
They form cell membranes, are an important source of energy and help insulate the body from cold temperatures
- D.
They make the bones stiff and keep the body fluids in balance
Correct Answer
C. They form cell membranes, are an important source of energy and help insulate the body from cold temperatures -
- 10.
Calcium, phosphorus and zinc are examples of:
- A.
Minerals
- B.
Lipids
- C.
Carbohydrates
- D.
Vitamins
Correct Answer
A. Minerals -
- 11.
Beans are an important source of proteins
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 12.
Nutrients that do not provide energy but are essential for most metabolic functions
- A.
Sugars
- B.
Proteins
- C.
Lipids
- D.
Minerals
Correct Answer
D. Minerals -
- 13.
Nutrient that is the main component of blood and tissues and helps dissolve substances
- A.
Proteins
- B.
Vitamins
- C.
Water
- D.
Lipids
Correct Answer
C. Water -
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