16 Questions
Which type of food is rich in proteins and helps in the formation of new tissues?
Legumes and milk
What is the main function of energy providing foods?
Yields energy for life processes
What is the process by which an organism takes in, metabolizes, and uses food for their growth, development, and maintenance called?
Nutrition
Which type of nutrition involves organisms secreting digestive enzymes onto dead organic material and absorbing the products of digestion?
Saprotrophic nutrition
What type of food is rich in minerals, vitamins, roughages, and water?
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
What is the main classification of foods that are rich in carbohydrates and fats and provide energy on oxidation in the body?
Energy providing foods
Which nutrient is primarily used as a source of energy and is the most concentrated energy source?
Fats
What is the main source of cellulose in the human diet?
Fruits and vegetables
Which type of nutrients are required in large amounts by the body?
Macronutrients
What is the function of lactose in the human body?
Promotes growth of intestinal bacteria
Which nutrient is made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen?
Carbohydrates
What is the main function of fats in the human body?
Form energy reserves for subsequent use by the body
Which type of nutrients help in the regulation of body metabolism?
Vitamins
What are the common sources of carbohydrates?
Cereals, millets, roots, and tubers
What is the primary advantage of fats as a source of energy?
Because they do not mix with water, fat deposits do not cause extra accumulation of water in the body
What is the main function of carbohydrates in the human diet?
They are used primarily as a source of energy
Test your knowledge of food classification in biology with a focus on its functions and the three main classifications: energy providing foods, body building foods, and protective foods. Explore the significance of different food types in supporting life processes and body maintenance.
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