nutrition

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3-5 Biology Quiz on nutrition, created by allisten cooper on 19/05/2016.
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Quiz by allisten cooper, updated more than 1 year ago
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Question 1

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The intake of food via the mouth is called [blank_start]ingestion[blank_end]. Nutrients are consumed in specific [blank_start]proportions[blank_end] to keep the body healthy and to satisfy daily [blank_start]needs[blank_end]. Major nutrients are [blank_start]carbohydrates[blank_end], fats/lipids and [blank_start]proteins[blank_end]. These are so called because they are needed in large quantities compared to minor nutrients. [blank_start]Vitamins[blank_end] and [blank_start]Minerals[blank_end] that are classed as minor nutrients can be [blank_start]toxic[blank_end] in large quantities.
Answer
  • ingestion
  • proportions
  • needs
  • carbohydrates
  • proteins
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • toxic

Question 2

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Which of the following best lists the function of Carbohydrates
Answer
  • energy storage, cell membrane and muscle tissue structure
  • energy use by all cells,energy storage in plant cells and cell membrane structure
  • hormone and muscle tissue structure and energy storage in skin tissue
  • hormone structure, nerve cell insulation and muscle tissue structure

Question 3

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Which of the following best lists the function of fats
Answer
  • immediate energy use, hormone and muscle tissue structure
  • immediate energy use, connective and muscle tissue structures
  • excess energy storage. adipose tissue and cell membrane structure
  • excess energy store, hormone and enzyme structure

Question 4

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This is an organic compound that is needed in small quantities as a helper metabolic substance. It makes for more efficient use of nutrients and helps to keep the body healthy. the description identifies:
Answer
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Water
  • Special Proteins

Question 5

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Which of the following best compares a vegetarian to a vegan diet respectively
Answer
  • consist only of plant food while vegans have some animal proteins like milk
  • consist of less protein and provide a richer source of energy than a vegan diet
  • energy and fibre content as high as vegans but with more proteins available from animal products
  • energy and fat content lower compared to vegan diets that are based on plants alone

Question 6

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Which of the following is a list of factors that can determine the type of diet a person has.
Answer
  • gender and economics
  • healthy and religion
  • occupation and climate
  • all of the above
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