FORM 2 SCIENCE (CHAPTER 3: NUTRITION - 7 classes of food)

Front

What is the main class of food shown in picture? Options: Fat, Protein, Carbohydrates, Fibre

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

What is the main class of food shown in the picture? Options: Carbohydrate, Fat, Protein, Water, Vitamin

Back

Protein

Front

Goitre is a condition due to lack of a mineral. What mineral is it?

Back

Iodine

Front

A girl often feels tired and sleepy. She looks pale as well. According to doctor, she has anaemia. What mineral should she take in order to solve this problem?

Back

iron

Answer explanation

Iron is a mineral which builds haemoglobin in the red blood cell.

Front

Which is an INCORRECT statement? Carbohydrates supplies energy., Protein builds cells and muscles., Fats transport fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, Fibre helps regulate body temperature.

Back

Fibre helps regulate body temperature.

Answer explanation

Fibre stimulates peristalsis to prevent constipation.

Front

What happens if we lack vitamin A?

Back

Night-blindness

Front

What happens when we lack protein?

Back

Kwashiorkor

Answer explanation

Kwashiorkor

Front

Calcium and phosphorus have the same function as vitamin D. What is their common function?

Back

Strengthens bones and teeth.

Front

Ali does not eat much fresh vegetables and fruits and finds that his gums are bleeding. What is the name of the condition he is experiencing and what does he lack?

Back

Scurvy - lack of vitamin C

Answer explanation

Scurvy - lack of Vitamin C

Front

How do we test for the main class of food in meat?

Back

Millon's test

Answer explanation

Millon's reagent is used to test for protein.

The mixture of protein and Millon's reagent is immersed in a water bath.

Red precipitate is formed.