Which vitamin is essential in bone growth?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
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.
It must be eaten as part of our diet and cannot be synthesized.
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.
Where do our body get the energy from?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
All the above
What is the value of dietary fiber?
Helps prevent constipation
Helps prevent hemorrhoids and diverticulosis
Lowers LDLs
All of the above
Obesity may lead to:
Lung cancer
Kidney failure
Coronary heart disease
Indigestion
Which tissue in the body needs calcium?
Bones
Muscles
Epithelial
Cartilage
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 of the following helps to carry oxygen to each cells in the body?
Protein
Carbohydrate
Minerals
Iron