Which method is used to preserve food by slowing down the growth and reproduction of micro-organisms?
Freezing
Adding sugar
Adding preservatives
Refrigeration
What is the value of dietary fiber?
Helps prevent constipation
Helps prevent hemorrhoids and diverticulosis
Lowers LDLs
All of the above
Why are vitamins needed in only very small amounts?
They are very high in calories.
They are only needed when we are children.
They are very expensive.
They can be used over and over as coenzymes.
What is malnutrition?
The insufficient, excessive or imbalanced consumption of nutrients.
The sufficient consumption of nutrients.
The sufficient consumption of dietary fibre.
The insufficient consumption of dietary fibre.
Where do our body get the energy from?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
All the above
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
Which tissue in the body needs calcium?
Bones
Muscles
Epithelial
Cartilage
Which vitamin is essential in bone growth?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
In which way can we save the nutrients in food?
Microwave cooking
Frying
Roasting
Baking
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.
