Obesity may lead to:
Lung cancer
Kidney failure
Coronary heart disease
Indigestion
Which nutrient plays a vital part in the digestion, assimilation (metabolism) and oxidation ?
Fats
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Minerals
What is the best way to successfully and safely lose weight?
Increase the level of exercise daily
Decrease the amount of calories consumed
Change your behaviors
Combine all of the above
In which way can we save the nutrients in food?
Microwave cooking
Frying
Roasting
Baking
Excessive fat accumulation that may impair health is referred as:
Dyslipidemia
Obesity
Sleep apnea
Hypertension
Which of the following helps to carry oxygen to each cells in the body?
Protein
Carbohydrate
Iron
Why must all diets contain some protein?
They are very high in calories.
They are very expensive.
They can be used over and over as coenzymes.
They are vital component of body tissues,enzymes, and immune cells.
Which tissue in the body needs calcium?
Bones
Muscles
Epithelial
Cartilage
Which is a rich source of calcium, iron and B-carotene and vitamin C, riboflavin and folic acid?
Leafy vegetables
Cereals
Grains
Pulses
Essential amino acids must be consumed in the diet. Nonessential amino acids:
are stored in body fat until needed.
can be taken as supplements in a multiple vitamin.
can be synthesized in the body.
are seldom used.
