Nutritive Value of Enriched Starchy Foods
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What are the staples listed in the presentation?

  • Vegetables
  • Starchy roots and tubers (correct)
  • Fruits
  • Legumes
  • Which food group do legumes and nuts belong to?

  • Fruits
  • Food from animals
  • Vegetables
  • Staples (correct)
  • What is an example of a limiting amino acid found in wheat?

  • Leucine
  • Valine
  • Lysine (correct)
  • Tyrosine
  • Which nutrient is highlighted as being lost in cereals due to milling?

    <p>Thiamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are suggested daily intake levels for iron in mg per 100g?

    <p>2.8 - 6.2mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group do fats and oils belong to in the presentation?

    <p>Food from animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food group contains large quantities of starch and water?

    <p>Enriched cereals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What vitamin is present in bean sprouts, making them a good source of this nutrient?

    <p>Vitamin C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food group has the richest source of protein among the options?

    <p>Legumes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrient is found in legumes at a much higher level compared to cereals?

    <p>Iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which food group is the total energy provided by protein much higher compared to cereals?

    <p>Legumes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limiting amino acid present in legumes?

    <p>Methionine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following food groups is part of the My Pyramid scheme mentioned in the text?

    <p>Oils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of foods are described as functional foods in the text?

    <p>Foods with extra health benefits beyond basic nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phytochemicals are mentioned in the text to be found in soyabeans and have potential anticarcinogenic properties?

    <p>Isoflavones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of vegetables are a source of indoles, a phytochemical mentioned in the text that could interfere with carcinogenesis?

    <p>Leafy green vegetables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a source of functional foods?

    <p>Poultry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dietary guideline reference is cited in the text for the Caribbean region?

    <p>Recommended dietary allowances for the Caribbean</p> Signup and view all the answers

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