Which type of digestion happens first?
Chemical
Mechanical
Physical
Mental
Which nutrient do we get from fruits and vegetables ?
Minerals
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Vitamins
Nutrients are divided into how many groups?
4
5
6
7
Which is the simplest form of sugar in human metabolism?
Glycogen
Glucose
Insulin
Isomalt
Which is caused by the deficiency of protein in the body?
Anaemia
Kwashiorkor
Rickets
Beri-beri
What is a digestive system?
The body's breathing system
The body's system of nerves
The body's food-processing system
The body's blood-transporting system
The chemical that breaks down foods in our stomach is:
Sulfur
Hydrochloric acid
Arm and hammer baking soda
Amino acid
The substance that rebuilds the body, repair tissues and gives energy is:
Nutrients
Why is a balanced diet important?
Because it provides all the nutrients in the right quantity
Because it provides right amount of carbohydrate
Because it provides right amount of proteins
Because it provides right amount of minerals
Define roughage.
Waste produced in the body
Dietary fibres
Digested food
Nutrients of food
