Basics of Food and Nutrition

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What is the main purpose of energy-giving foods according to the text?

Promote growth and repair body tissues

Aid in the absorption of nutrients into the blood

Provide energy for physical activity and basic body functions (correct)

Boost the immune system

How does food aid in protecting the body from infections according to the text?

By improving memory retention

By increasing cholesterol levels

By boosting the immune system (correct)

By regulating blood sugar levels

Which nutrient category is predominantly found in body-building foods according to the text?

Minerals

Vitamins

Protein (correct)

Fiber

Which type of food is classified as an energy-giving food in the text?

Olive oil Signup and view all the answers

What happens to useful nutrients absorbed from food in the body according to the text?

They are transported to areas where needed or stored Signup and view all the answers

Why are energy-giving foods essential for the body according to the text?

To provide energy for physical activity and basic functions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of body-building foods mentioned in the text?

Promote growth and repair body tissues Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient is NOT associated with energy-giving foods based on the text?

Proteins Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of body-building foods according to the text?

Promote growth and repair body tissues Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT classified as an energy-giving food in the text?

Fish Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of 'GO' foods according to the text?

Provide essential nutrients Signup and view all the answers

How do nutrients move within the body after food is consumed based on the text?

They are absorbed into the blood Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient category is predominantly associated with body-building foods in the text?

Protein Signup and view all the answers

Why are energy-giving foods crucial for physical activity according to the text?

To provide energy Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of 'GROW' foods mentioned in the text?

Help repair body tissues Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for food to nourish the body according to the text?

To promote growth and development Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of energy-giving foods?

Promote physical activity and basic functioning Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the total body energy/calorie requirements should carbohydrates provide in a daily diet, according to the text?

45% to 65% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a source of carbohydrates mentioned in the text?

Nuts and seeds Signup and view all the answers

In human nutrition, proteins are essential for all of the following EXCEPT:

Regulating body temperature Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily protein intake for a person who weighs 70 kilograms?

70 grams Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fatty acids are typically found in saturated fats?

Trans fatty acids Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum recommended percentage of total kilocalories that should come from fats and oils daily?

30% Signup and view all the answers

How do unsaturated fats differ from saturated fats based on their physical state at room temperature?

Unsaturated fats are liquid, saturated fats are solid Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended that adolescents and adults consume fat in small quantities?

To prevent heart disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of dietary fibre in the body according to the text?

To slow down the absorption of sugar and cholesterol Signup and view all the answers