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
Glycogen is a molecule that belongs to:
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Excessive fat accumulation that may impair health is referred as:
Dyslipidemia
Obesity
Sleep apnea
Hypertension
Which tissue in the body needs calcium?
Bones
Muscles
Epithelial
Cartilage
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.
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 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
Which is a rich source of calcium, iron and B-carotene and vitamin C, riboflavin and folic acid ?
Leafy vegetables
Cereals
Grains
Pulses
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in our diet?
Provide fuel for the body
Insulate against heat and cold
Source of glucose
Cushion internal organs and eyes
