18 Questions
What is the primary function of anorexia nervosa?
Avoiding weight gain
Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body?
Maintaining body's energy levels
What is the primary role of nutrients in the human body?
Producing energy
What is the key characteristic of carbohydrates?
Ratio of carbon to hydrogen = 2:1
Which substance is known as a double sugar?
Maltose
What is the primary function of proteins in the human body?
Serving as enzymes for chemical reactions
What is the primary characteristic of carbohydrates?
They are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
What is the main role of water in the body?
To control body temperature
Which substance is considered a double sugar?
Sucrose
What is the primary function of anorexia nervosa?
To fear gaining weight and refuse to eat
What are the essential parts of cells, digestive juices, blood, and lubricants?
Water
What is the primary role of nutrients in the human body?
To keep us healthy
What is the primary function of water in the body?
Transporting food substances and excretory products
Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates?
Transporting mineral salts up the plants
What is the main role of proteins in the human body?
Acting as essential parts of cells, digestive juices, and blood
Which substance is considered a complex carbohydrate?
Cellulose
What is the primary characteristic of anorexia nervosa?
Fear of gaining weight leading to refusal to eat
What is the main role of nutrients in the human body?
Supporting growth and repair of tissues
This quiz covers the importance of food in providing energy, supporting growth and repair, and maintaining overall health. It also explores anorexia nervosa as an eating disorder and the role of water as a solvent, essential component of cells, and in transportation of food substances.
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