Food and Nutrition Basics
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What is the primary function of water in the body?

  • Providing energy through carbohydrates
  • Transporting vitamins and minerals exclusively
  • Providing structural support in the form of bones
  • Serving as a medium for metabolic reactions (correct)

Which type of nutrient is primarily responsible for providing fast energy?

  • Lipids
  • Vitamins
  • Carbohydrates (correct)
  • Proteins

What are mineral salts essential for in the body?

  • Transporting oxygen in the blood
  • Synthesizing vitamins
  • Regulating metabolic processes and forming structures (correct)
  • Providing energy reserves

Which of the following foods is a significant source of proteins?

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What specific type of carbohydrate is known for quick energy release?

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Inorganic nutrients

Nutrients like water and mineral salts that are not made by living things.

Organic nutrients

Nutrients like carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and vitamins, made by living things.

Carbohydrates function

Provide fast energy, crucial for brain function.

Protein function

Build cells and structures (hair, nails).

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Lipid function

Energy reserves and insulation.

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Study Notes

Food and Nutrition

  • We need energy and material to build and renew body parts (e.g., skin).
  • Water and mineral salts are essential inorganic nutrients.
  • Water is the medium for metabolic reactions. It transports substances and regulates body temperature.
  • Minerals regulate functions and form structures like bones and teeth.
  • Fruit, vegetables, and milk provide water and mineral salts.
  • Vegetables and fruits also provide many mineral salts and organic nutrients.
  • Organic nutrients include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and vitamins.
  • Carbohydrates (e.g., glucose) provide fast energy for the brain.
  • Complex carbohydrates (e.g., starch, cereals, pulses, fruit, and sweet foods) provide most of the body's carbohydrates.
  • Lipids (e.g., butter, oils) are energy reserves and protect the body from cold.
  • Proteins (e.g., hemoglobin, antibodies) provide cells and structures (e.g., hair, nails). Proteins are found in animal sources (e.g., meat, fish, eggs, milk, cheese) and plant sources (e.g., cereals, pulses).
  • Vitamins are essential substances not produced by the body, mainly found in fresh vegetables and fruits.

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Explore the essential nutrients our bodies need for energy and structure. This quiz covers the role of water, minerals, carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins in nutrition. Learn how different food sources contribute to our overall health and well-being.

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