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Understanding Essential Nutrients for Humans

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Understanding Essential Nutrients for Humans

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What is the main function of carbohydrates in the human body?

Maintaining healthy skin and gums

Aiding in tissue repair

Providing energy for respiration (correct)

Helping the body absorb calcium

Which nutrient is essential for growth and repair of tissues?

Fats

Mineral Ions

Vitamin C

Proteins (correct)

What condition may arise from a deficiency in vitamin C?

Weak and soft bones

Excessive bleeding and wounds that don't heal (correct)

Insulation under the skin

Role in blood clotting

Which food group is a rich source of vitamin D?

Dairy products and fish oil Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of mineral ions like calcium in the body?

Blood clotting Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient serves as a long-term store of energy in the body?

Carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of iron in the body?

Help carry oxygen around the body Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is found in red meat and some green vegetables like spinach?

Iron Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of fiber in the digestive system?

Aids food movement through the stomach and intestines Signup and view all the answers

Where does chemical digestion primarily occur in the digestive system?

Small intestine Signup and view all the answers

Which organ plays a significant role in physical digestion in the mouth?

Teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of bile in physical digestion?

Breakdown of large fat droplets into smaller ones Signup and view all the answers