15 Questions
Which of the following are macronutrients crucial for human nutrition?
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats
What can happen if nutritional requirements are not met according to the text?
Deficiency diseases affecting bodily systems
What was the focus of the second half of the lecture as per the lecture plan?
Starchy Staples
What is the main source of human nutritional requirements according to the text?
Plants
Which macronutrient is a fuel for cellular respiration?
Carbohydrates
What is the relationship between calorie (c) and Calorie (C)?
1000 c = 1 C
What is the function of cellulose mentioned in the text?
Component of plant cell walls
What happens if essential amino acids are lacking in the diet?
Protein deficiency diseases result
Can essential amino acids be stored in the body?
No, they cannot be stored
Which category of proteins includes all essential amino acids in the right proportions?
Complete Proteins
What is the main characteristic of lipids mentioned in the text?
They are insoluble in water
Which vitamin is a coenzyme for thiamine pyrophosphate and helps with carbohydrate metabolism?
Vitamin B1
What symptoms are associated with a deficiency of niacin (B3) in the body?
Fatigue, depression, numbness in legs
Which condition is caused by a deficiency of thiamine (B1) and leads to symptoms like enlarged heart and cardiac failure?
Beriberi
Why does the doctor recommend folate for the pregnant woman?
To lower the risk of neural tube defects in the fetus
Test your knowledge about essential and nonessential amino acids with this practice quiz. Learn about which amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet to prevent protein deficiency diseases.
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