Pre-Prelim Revision- nutrition

What is a secondary function of protein?

• to provide calories

• to provide fat

• to provide energy

• maintenance of body cells

Proteins are made up of which of the following?

• Calories

• Amino Acids

• LBV proteins

• obesity

Which of the following is not a result of too little protein in the diet?

• Growth in children is slowed down

• Cuts and wounds would take longer to heal

• a secondary source of energy is not used up therefore leads to obesity

• elderly peoples wounds healing time after having an operation would be delayed

A diet high in LDL cholesterol can increase the risk of blood clots, which foods are high in LDL cholesterol?

• Saturated fats

• unsaturated fats

• polyunsaturated fats

• Essential fatty acids

Which of the following are both fat soluble vitamins?

• B & C

• A & B

• D & K

• C & E

Which one of the following vitamins help with the absorption of iron in the body?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

Which of the following vitamins and minerals is essential for the formation of haemoglobin in red blood cells?

• Vitamin D

• Fat

• Calcium

• Iron

Which one of these isn’t a benefit of starchy carbohydrates?

• they build muscle mass

• they help to remove waste from the body

• they provide energy

• they can provide the body with calcium & iron