Carbohydrates in Food

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What are the essential components of food?

Energy, Protein, and Fiber

Fiber, Calcium, and Iron

Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins (correct)

Vitamins, Minerals, and Water

Which of the following is a source of carbohydrates?

Poultry

Nuts

Egg yolks

Wheat (correct)

What is the purpose of adding iodine solution to food items in the activity?

To test for fats

To test for carbohydrates (correct)

To test for proteins

To test for the presence of starch

Which of the following is a characteristic of fats?

They provide energy and help in growth Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the activity involving a paper patch and a food item?

To test for the presence of moisture in food Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of proteins in the body?

To build and repair tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in our body?

To provide energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of testing for fat in an apple?

To identify the presence of fat in the apple Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a source of protein?

Egg yolk Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of proteins in our body?

To build and repair muscles Signup and view all the answers

Why are carbohydrates important for our body?

They provide energy Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the body has sufficient supply of carbohydrates and fats?

Proteins are spared for building and repairing tissues Signup and view all the answers

Carbohydrates in Food

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Questions and Answers

What are the essential components of food?

Which of the following is a source of carbohydrates?

What is the purpose of adding iodine solution to food items in the activity?

Which of the following is a characteristic of fats?

What is the purpose of the activity involving a paper patch and a food item?

What is the main function of proteins in the body?

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in our body?

What is the purpose of testing for fat in an apple?

Which of the following is a source of protein?

What is the function of proteins in our body?

Why are carbohydrates important for our body?

What happens when the body has sufficient supply of carbohydrates and fats?

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