Food Groups Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Nutrition

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What is the primary function of energy-yielding foodstuffs?

To provide protective functions

To provide body-building nutrients

To supply dietary fibre

To supply energy to keep the body warm (correct)

What happens if the diet is deficient in one or more of the vital nutrients?

It has no effect on the body's functioning

It leads to accelerated growth and development

It results in ill-health, stunted growth and imperfect development (correct)

It leads to perfect development and good health

What is the main function of food according to the text?

To provide only body-building nutrients

To provide energy and body-building nutrients (correct)

To provide only protective functions

To provide only energy

What is the purpose of body-building nutrients during infancy, childhood, and adolescence?

To build new tissues and replace the worn-out tissues Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of food?

To regulate body temperature Signup and view all the answers

What are the examples of energy-yielding foodstuffs?

Cereals, starchy vegetables, pulses, nuts, sugars, and oils Signup and view all the answers

What type of nutrients are Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus?

Micro-minerals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of Protein in the body?

Maintaining fluid balance Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a diet lacking in variety?

It may have serious consequences on health Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a source of Protein?

Milk and milk products Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of calcium in the body?

Formation of bone and teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Protein in the body?

Helping in tissue and muscle building Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of magnesium in the body?

Release of energy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a balanced diet?

It provides all nutrients in required amounts and proper proportions Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe elements required in small amounts by the body?

Micro elements Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a source of potassium?

Meat Signup and view all the answers

What is the deficiency of sulphur associated with?

Unhealthy hairs, skin, and nails Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

To provide energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of chlorine in the body?

pH balance of body fluid Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of fiber in the body?

To aid in weight reduction and healthy digestion Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of fats?

Saturated and unsaturated Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates?

65% of total diet Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of fats in relation to vitamins?

To transport vitamins Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the risks associated with a deficiency of fats in the diet?

Dry skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of phosphorus in the human body?

It is important for the formation of bone, teeth, and biomembranes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a source of phosphorus?

Rice Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of sodium deficiency in the body?

Cramps, diarrhea, and dehydration Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of chromium in the body?

It works with insulin in the metabolism of sugar Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of fluorine in the body?

It maintains healthy teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of iodine deficiency in the body?

Goiter Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Functions of Food

Provides energy to keep the body warm, muscles active, and organs alert
Supplies body-building nutrients for growth and development
Required in minute quantities, with a variety of nutrients each responsible for a specific task in the body

Food Groups

Energy-yielding foodstuffs: cereals, starchy vegetables, pulses, nuts, sugars, and oils
Body-building foodstuffs: milk and its products, meat, fish, eggs, legumes, pulses, dried beans, peas, and nuts

Balanced Diet

A diet that includes a variety of foodstuffs in suitable proportions to carry out the three functions of food
Provides all nutrients in required amounts and proper proportions

Nutrients

Macronutrients

Proteins: helps in tissue and muscle building, boosts immunity, and maintains fluid balance
Carbohydrates: energy-giving compounds necessary for daily activity, brain function, and heart health
Fats: provides energy, transports vitamins A, D, E, and K, and acts as an insulator for vital organs

Micronutrients

Minerals: elements present in small amounts (about 4% of human body weight)
Categories of minerals: about 25 types, including calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium

Minerals

Calcium

Found in dairy products, egg, wheat germ, and dark green vegetables
Important for bone and teeth formation, blood clotting, and muscle and nerve activity
Deficiency causes rickets and muscle spasms

Magnesium

Found in dairy products, cereals, green leafy vegetables, seafood, chocolate, and wheat germ
Helps in energy release, acts as a catalyst, and maintains muscle and nerve relaxation
Deficiency causes convulsions and hallucinations

Potassium

Found in fruits, vegetables, and wheat germ
Important for normal muscle and nerve activity, and pH balance of body fluid
Deficiency causes muscle disorders, including cardiac muscle and nerve problems

Chlorine

Found in salt, seafood, vegetables, and chlorinated water
Essential for pH balance of body fluid

Sulphur

Found in meat, dairy products, and eggs
Essential for vitamin B1 synthesis and healthy hair, skin, and nails

Phosphorus

Found in meat, fish, egg, dairy products, and wheat germ
Important for bone and teeth formation, biomembranes, and muscle and nerve activity
Deficiency causes loss of bone minerals and metabolic disorders

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Test your knowledge about the major food groups, their functions, and the essential nutrients they provide. Learn about the importance of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals in our diet. Understand how food supplies energy and supports growth and development.

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