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What is the main purpose of energy-giving foods according to the text?
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?
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?
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?
Which type of food is classified as an energy-giving food in the text?
What happens to useful nutrients absorbed from food in the body according to the text?
What happens to useful nutrients absorbed from food in the body according to the text?
Why are energy-giving foods essential for the body according to the text?
Why are energy-giving foods essential for the body according to the text?
What is the primary function of body-building foods mentioned in the text?
What is the primary function of body-building foods mentioned in the text?
Which nutrient is NOT associated with energy-giving foods based on the text?
Which nutrient is NOT associated with energy-giving foods based on the text?
What is the primary function of body-building foods according to the text?
What is the primary function of body-building foods according to the text?
What is the significance of absorbing nutrients into the blood after eating food according to the text?
What is the significance of absorbing nutrients into the blood after eating food according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT classified as an energy-giving food in the text?
Which of the following is NOT classified as an energy-giving food in the text?
What is the main role of 'GO' foods according to the text?
What is the main role of 'GO' foods according to the text?
How do nutrients move within the body after food is consumed based on the text?
How do nutrients move within the body after food is consumed based on the text?
Which nutrient category is predominantly associated with body-building foods in the text?
Which nutrient category is predominantly associated with body-building foods in the text?
Why are energy-giving foods crucial for physical activity according to the text?
Why are energy-giving foods crucial for physical activity according to the text?
What is the significance of absorbing nutrients into the blood from food intake as mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of absorbing nutrients into the blood from food intake as mentioned in the text?
What is a common feature of 'GROW' foods mentioned in the text?
What is a common feature of 'GROW' foods mentioned in the text?
Why is it important for food to nourish the body according to the text?
Why is it important for food to nourish the body according to the text?
What is the primary function of energy-giving foods?
What is the primary function of energy-giving foods?
What percentage of the total body energy/calorie requirements should carbohydrates provide in a daily diet, according to the text?
What percentage of the total body energy/calorie requirements should carbohydrates provide in a daily diet, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a source of carbohydrates mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a source of carbohydrates mentioned in the text?
In human nutrition, proteins are essential for all of the following EXCEPT:
In human nutrition, proteins are essential for all of the following EXCEPT:
Why should sweet foods like sugar, jam, cakes, and sugary drinks be consumed minimally, according to the text?
Why should sweet foods like sugar, jam, cakes, and sugary drinks be consumed minimally, according to the text?
What is the recommended daily protein intake for a person who weighs 70 kilograms?
What is the recommended daily protein intake for a person who weighs 70 kilograms?
Which type of fatty acids are typically found in saturated fats?
Which type of fatty acids are typically found in saturated fats?
What is the maximum recommended percentage of total kilocalories that should come from fats and oils daily?
What is the maximum recommended percentage of total kilocalories that should come from fats and oils daily?
How do unsaturated fats differ from saturated fats based on their physical state at room temperature?
How do unsaturated fats differ from saturated fats based on their physical state at room temperature?
Why is it recommended that adolescents and adults consume fat in small quantities?
Why is it recommended that adolescents and adults consume fat in small quantities?
What is the primary role of dietary fibre in the body according to the text?
What is the primary role of dietary fibre in the body according to the text?
