Food, Energy And Nutrition Practice Quiz
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How can you tell there was energy in the marshmallow?
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When you eat it you get silly
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When it burned it fizzed and turned black
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It was soft after it burned
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This quiz will help you get ready for the quiz over C1L1-C1L3 on Friday
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What are ways to burn off energy? (answers may vary)
Explanation
Everything we do burns off energy :)Rate this question:
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Why did we use iodine?
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To test for sugar
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To test for salt
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To test for sodium
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To test for starch
Correct Answer
A. To test for starchExplanation
We used iodine to test for starch because iodine reacts with starch to form a blue-black color. This reaction is a common method to identify the presence of starch in various substances.Rate this question:
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Why did we use the brown paper bag test?
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To test for starch
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To test for fat
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To test for protein
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To test for sugar
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A. To test for fatExplanation
The brown paper bag test was used to test for fat because fat leaves a translucent mark on brown paper. When a food item containing fat is placed on a brown paper bag and left for some time, the fat from the food will seep through the bag, leaving a visible grease mark. This test was commonly used in the past to determine the fat content in food before more sophisticated methods were available.Rate this question:
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What is a carbohydrate?
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Unsaturated fat and saturated fat
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Sweet and sour
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Sugar and starch
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When you feel like you need water
Correct Answer
A. Sugar and starchExplanation
A carbohydrate is a type of nutrient that provides energy to the body. It is composed of sugar and starch. Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that is quickly broken down by the body for immediate energy, while starch is a complex carbohydrate that takes longer to break down and provides sustained energy. Carbohydrates are found in various foods such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. They are an essential part of a balanced diet and should be consumed in moderation.Rate this question:
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