Plant and Human Nutrition Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT classified as a macronutrient for plants?

Potassium (K)

Phosphorus (P)

Calcium (Ca) (correct)

Nitrogen (N)

Sulfur (S) is classified as a macronutrient for plants.

False

Name one macronutrient essential for plant growth.

Nitrogen, Phosphorus, or Potassium

Plants require __________ in large quantities to support their growth and development.

macronutrients Signup and view all the answers

Match the following nutrients to their classification:

Calcium = Micronutrient Nitrogen = Macronutrient Magnesium = Micronutrient Phosphorus = Macronutrient Signup and view all the answers

Which food group is primarily responsible for providing energy to the body?

Carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

Lipids are primarily responsible for making new tissues in the body.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name two good food sources of carbohydrates.

Bread and Pasta Signup and view all the answers

__________ are important for making new tissues and enzymes.

Proteins Signup and view all the answers

Match the following food groups with their primary functions:

Carbohydrates = Energy-giving Protein = Tissue building Lipids = Energy storage Vitamins = Micronutrient regulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the deficiency effect of Potassium (K) in plants?

Yellow/brown edges on leaves, plant dies early Signup and view all the answers

Iron (Fe) deficiency results in small, thin yellow leaves between green veins.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient is necessary for chlorophyll and has a deficiency effect of yellowing leaves between the veins?

Magnesium Signup and view all the answers

Calcium (Ca) is necessary for __________, and its deficiency leads to poor stunted growth.

cell walls Signup and view all the answers

Match the nutrient with its deficiency effect:

Nitrogen (N) = Small yellow leaves & poor growth Sulfur (S) = Young leaves small, thin yellow between green veins Phosphorus (P) = Poor growth, small reddish brown leaves Iron (Fe) = New leaves yellow between veins Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a good source of protein?

Margarine Signup and view all the answers

Lipids in the diet provide long-term energy storage and insulation.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main functions of protein in the diet?

To make new tissues Signup and view all the answers

Nuts are considered a good source of both and .

protein, lipids Signup and view all the answers

Match the following food sources with their associated nutrient:

Red meat = Lipids Beans = Protein Fish = Protein Margarine = Lipids Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin deficiency is associated with night blindness?

Vitamin A Signup and view all the answers

Vitamin C is found in dairy products.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one source of iron.

Green vegetables Signup and view all the answers

A deficiency in vitamin D can lead to _______.

Rickets Signup and view all the answers

Match the following minerals with their deficiency diseases:

Calcium = Goiter Iron = Anemia Iodine = Rickets Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the human body is made up of water?

2/3 Signup and view all the answers

Water is not necessary for chemical reactions in the body.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is one sign of dehydration?

Sunken eyes Signup and view all the answers

Water helps maintain __________ body temperature.

normal Signup and view all the answers

Match the following functions of water with their corresponding descriptions:

Solvent = Facilitates chemical reactions Temperature regulation = Helps maintain body temperature Transport = Moves food and substances Dehydration symptom = Indicates lack of water Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of fiber in the diet?

Maintains healthy intestines Signup and view all the answers

Malnutrition only occurs when a person eats too much of one or more food groups.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are some common sources of fiber?

Fruits, vegetables, grains, and provisions like breadfruit and banana. Signup and view all the answers

A __________ diet contains the correct proportions of all classes of food.

balanced Signup and view all the answers

Match the following factors with their impact on energy requirements:

Activity = Influences the amount of energy needed Gender = May affect caloric intake Age = Requires specific nutrient needs Occupation = Determines energy demands based on job type Signup and view all the answers

What condition is a result of Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM)?

Kwashiorkor Signup and view all the answers

Obesity can occur even if a person meets their energy requirements.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main processes of digestion?

Mechanical and Chemical Signup and view all the answers

The process of __________ helps in breaking down food into smaller pieces using teeth and jaws.

Mechanical digestion Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of digestion with the corresponding description:

Mechanical Digestion = Grinding food using teeth Chemical Digestion = Breaking down food using enzymes Both = Occur in the stomach Teeth = Aid in physical breakdown of food Signup and view all the answers

Plant and Human Nutrition Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT classified as a macronutrient for plants?

Sulfur (S) is classified as a macronutrient for plants.

Name one macronutrient essential for plant growth.

Plants require __________ in large quantities to support their growth and development.

Match the following nutrients to their classification:

Which food group is primarily responsible for providing energy to the body?

Lipids are primarily responsible for making new tissues in the body.

Name two good food sources of carbohydrates.

__________ are important for making new tissues and enzymes.

Match the following food groups with their primary functions:

What is the deficiency effect of Potassium (K) in plants?

Iron (Fe) deficiency results in small, thin yellow leaves between green veins.

Which nutrient is necessary for chlorophyll and has a deficiency effect of yellowing leaves between the veins?

Calcium (Ca) is necessary for __________, and its deficiency leads to poor stunted growth.

Match the nutrient with its deficiency effect:

Which of the following is NOT a good source of protein?

Lipids in the diet provide long-term energy storage and insulation.

What is one of the main functions of protein in the diet?

Nuts are considered a good source of both ________ and ________.

Match the following food sources with their associated nutrient:

Which vitamin deficiency is associated with night blindness?

Vitamin C is found in dairy products.

Name one source of iron.

A deficiency in vitamin D can lead to _______.

Match the following minerals with their deficiency diseases:

What percentage of the human body is made up of water?

Water is not necessary for chemical reactions in the body.

What is one sign of dehydration?

Water helps maintain __________ body temperature.

Match the following functions of water with their corresponding descriptions:

What is the primary function of fiber in the diet?

Malnutrition only occurs when a person eats too much of one or more food groups.

What are some common sources of fiber?

A __________ diet contains the correct proportions of all classes of food.

Match the following factors with their impact on energy requirements:

What condition is a result of Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM)?

Obesity can occur even if a person meets their energy requirements.

What are the two main processes of digestion?

The process of __________ helps in breaking down food into smaller pieces using teeth and jaws.

Match the following types of digestion with the corresponding description:

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