Obesity may lead to :
Lung cancer
Coronary heart disease
Kidney failure
Indigestion
Which method is used to preserve food by slowing down the growth and reproduction of micro-organisms?
Freezing
Adding preservatives
Adding sugar
Refrigeration
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
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.
Which tissue in the body needs calcium?
Bones
Muscles
Epithelial
Cartilage
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
Which vitamin is essential for bone growth?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Excessive fat accumulation that may impair health is referred as:
Dyslipidemia
Obesity
Sleep apnea
Hypertension
