29 Questions
What is the main purpose of energy-giving foods according to the text?
Provide energy for physical activity and basic body functions
How does food aid in protecting the body from infections according to the text?
By boosting the immune system
Which nutrient category is predominantly found in body-building foods according to the text?
Protein
Which type of food is classified as an energy-giving food in the text?
Olive oil
What happens to useful nutrients absorbed from food in the body according to the text?
They are transported to areas where needed or stored
Why are energy-giving foods essential for the body according to the text?
To provide energy for physical activity and basic functions
What is the primary function of body-building foods mentioned in the text?
Promote growth and repair body tissues
Which nutrient is NOT associated with energy-giving foods based on the text?
Proteins
What is the primary function of body-building foods according to the text?
Promote growth and repair body tissues
What is the significance of absorbing nutrients into the blood after eating food according to the text?
Helps transport useful nutrients to where they are needed or stored
Which of the following is NOT classified as an energy-giving food in the text?
Fish
What is the main role of 'GO' foods according to the text?
Provide essential nutrients
How do nutrients move within the body after food is consumed based on the text?
They are absorbed into the blood
Which nutrient category is predominantly associated with body-building foods in the text?
Protein
Why are energy-giving foods crucial for physical activity according to the text?
To provide energy
What is the significance of absorbing nutrients into the blood from food intake as mentioned in the text?
To deliver nutrients to where they are needed
What is a common feature of 'GROW' foods mentioned in the text?
Help repair body tissues
Why is it important for food to nourish the body according to the text?
To promote growth and development
What is the primary function of energy-giving foods?
Promote physical activity and basic functioning
What percentage of the total body energy/calorie requirements should carbohydrates provide in a daily diet, according to the text?
45% to 65%
Which of the following is NOT a source of carbohydrates mentioned in the text?
Nuts and seeds
In human nutrition, proteins are essential for all of the following EXCEPT:
Regulating body temperature
Why should sweet foods like sugar, jam, cakes, and sugary drinks be consumed minimally, according to the text?
They may increase the risk of overweight
What is the recommended daily protein intake for a person who weighs 70 kilograms?
70 grams
Which type of fatty acids are typically found in saturated fats?
Trans fatty acids
What is the maximum recommended percentage of total kilocalories that should come from fats and oils daily?
30%
How do unsaturated fats differ from saturated fats based on their physical state at room temperature?
Unsaturated fats are liquid, saturated fats are solid
Why is it recommended that adolescents and adults consume fat in small quantities?
To prevent heart disease
What is the primary role of dietary fibre in the body according to the text?
To slow down the absorption of sugar and cholesterol
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