Obesity may lead to :
Lung cancer
Coronary heart disease
Kidney failure
Indigestion
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.
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 vitamin is essential for bone growth?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Which nutrient plays a vital part in the digestion, assimilation (metabolism) and oxidation ?
Fats
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Minerals
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 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
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 does it mean when a food is described as essential?
It forms the base of the food guide pyramid.
It is required as an amino acid.
It can be synthesized by the liver.
Glycogen is a molecule that belongs to:
Vitamins