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Which type of fats are considered 'healthy'?
Which type of fats are considered 'healthy'?
- Trans fats
- Hydrogenated fats
- Monounsaturated fats (correct)
- Saturated fats
What is the primary function of fats in the body?
What is the primary function of fats in the body?
- Aid in the growth and repair of body tissue
- Serve as a building material for bones
- Assist with chemical reactions in the body
- Provide energy for the body (correct)
Which vitamins are fat soluble and can be stored by the body?
Which vitamins are fat soluble and can be stored by the body?
- Vitamin K and Vitamin E
- Vitamin B and Vitamin S
- Vitamin A and Vitamin D (correct)
- Vitamin C and Vitamin B
What is the primary function of carbohydrates?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates?
What is the main role of proteins in the body?
What is the main role of proteins in the body?
Which nutrient does not provide energy?
Which nutrient does not provide energy?
What is the primary function of water in the body?
What is the primary function of water in the body?
What is the main function of fiber in the body?
What is the main function of fiber in the body?
What percentage of a person's daily calories should come from carbohydrates?
What percentage of a person's daily calories should come from carbohydrates?
What is the unit used to measure the amount of energy needed to raise a liter of water by one degree Celsius?
What is the unit used to measure the amount of energy needed to raise a liter of water by one degree Celsius?
What is the main function of water in the body?
What is the main function of water in the body?
What is the main function of vitamins in the body?
What is the main function of vitamins in the body?
What is the primary function of minerals in the body?
What is the primary function of minerals in the body?
What percentage of a person's daily calories should come from fats?
What percentage of a person's daily calories should come from fats?
Which type of carbohydrates primarily serve as a source of energy?
Which type of carbohydrates primarily serve as a source of energy?
Why is a diet high in cholesterol a risk factor for heart disease?
Why is a diet high in cholesterol a risk factor for heart disease?
What makes proteins from animals 'complete' proteins?
What makes proteins from animals 'complete' proteins?
What is the primary function of essential amino acids in the body?
What is the primary function of essential amino acids in the body?
Why is supplementing zinc not necessary if a person's diet is nutritious and well-balanced?
Why is supplementing zinc not necessary if a person's diet is nutritious and well-balanced?
What role does water play in carrying out waste products from the body?
What role does water play in carrying out waste products from the body?
