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What is the main function of carbohydrates in the human body?
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?
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?
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?
Which food group is a rich source of vitamin D?
What is the primary role of mineral ions like calcium in the body?
What is the primary role of mineral ions like calcium in the body?
Which nutrient serves as a long-term store of energy in the body?
Which nutrient serves as a long-term store of energy in the body?
What is the main function of iron in the body?
What is the main function of iron in the body?
Which mineral is found in red meat and some green vegetables like spinach?
Which mineral is found in red meat and some green vegetables like spinach?
What is the main role of fiber in the digestive system?
What is the main role of fiber in the digestive system?
Where does chemical digestion primarily occur in the digestive system?
Where does chemical digestion primarily occur in the digestive system?
Which organ plays a significant role in physical digestion in the mouth?
Which organ plays a significant role in physical digestion in the mouth?
What is the main function of bile in physical digestion?
What is the main function of bile in physical digestion?
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