10 Questions
What is the main importance of diet for humans?
Provides energy, essential molecules for growth, and maintenance & repair
What are the two main pathways that food undergoes in the human body?
Digestion and absorption
What is the difference between anabolic and catabolic pathways?
Anabolic pathways synthesize compounds, while catabolic pathways break compounds
What do macronutrients and micronutrients provide?
Macronutrients provide energy, while micronutrients are required in smaller amounts
What is nutrition mainly concerned with?
Qualitative & Quantitative Requirement of Diet Necessary to Maintain Good Health
Which type of pathway breaks down compounds to release energy?
Catabolic pathway
Which type of nutrients are required in larger amounts (gm)?
Carbohydrates
What is the main function of anabolic pathways?
Synthesize compounds
Which essential function does diet provide for humans?
Provide energy
What is the primary concern of nutrition?
Maintaining good health
Test your knowledge of nutrition with this quiz! Explore the qualitative and quantitative requirements of a balanced diet and its role in maintaining good health. Identify the essential functions of food and its impact on energy, growth, and maintenance.
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