12 Questions
What is the term for organ meats from animals that are eaten, such as beef liver?
Offal
What do we call a person who does not eat meat, poultry, or fish?
Vegetarian
Which nutrient is essential for repairing and building cells, producing enzymes and hormones, and serving as an energy source?
Protein
What is the term for a feeling of emptiness, weakness, or pain due to lack of food?
Hunger
What is used to achieve a goal, such as in cooking or food preparation?
Resource
Which term refers to the sensory message derived from the taste and aroma of food in the mouth?
Flavour
What is the small gland at the base of the brain that regulates hunger, thirst, sleep, and the release of some hormones?
Hypothalamus
Where are goods presented to consumers for sale?
Marketplace
Which body tissue contains fat and consists of connective tissue filled with large numbers of fat cells?
Adipose tissue
What is a sign of vitamin D deficiency in children where the bones do not harden normally?
Rickets
What is the process of changing energy sources (e.g., food) into energy known as?
Metabolise
What is the minimum amount of energy needed by the body to maintain normal body processes known as?
Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
Test your knowledge on food availability, selection, and nutrients with this quiz. The quiz includes 23 multiple-choice questions covering topics like organ meats, vegetarianism, proteins, and nutrients essential for the body.
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