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.
Obesity may lead to :
Lung cancer
Coronary heart disease
Kidney failure
Indigestion
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.
What is food preservation?
Extending life of food by maintaining nutritious quality
Extending life of food by not maintaining nutritious quality
Extending life of food by adding harmful chemicals
Shortening life of food by maintaining nutritious quality
What is the value of dietary fiber?
Helps prevent constipation
Helps prevent hemorrhoids and diverticulosis
Lowers LDL
All of the above
In which way can we save the nutrients in food?
Microwave cooking
Frying
Roasting
Baking
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 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 of the following helps to carry oxygen to each cells in the body?
Protein
Carbohydrate
Minerals
Iron
