Easy Round

1. Any substance that nourishes a person to enable him to live and grow.

• a. Water

• b. Food

• c. Sugar

• d. Soda

2. What food nutrient is our body’s main source of energy?

• a. Carbohydrates

• b. Calories

• c. Vitamins

• d. Fats

3. These are compounds that are very important for building strong bones.

• a. Protein

• b. Iron

• c. Calcium

• d. Zinc

4. It is a water-soluble vitamin found in fruits and leafy vegetables and is also called as ascorbic acid.

• a. Vitamin C   

• b. Vitamin D

• c. Vitamin H

• d. Vitamin E

5. What is the theme for this year’s Nutrition Month Celebration?

• a. Malnutrisyon patuloy na labanan, first 500 days tutukan!

• b. Malnutrisyon patuloy na labanan, first 100 days tutukan!

• c. Malnutrisyon patuloy na labanan, first 50 days tutukan!

• d. Malnutrisyon patuloy na labanan, first 1000 days tutukan!

6. Which of the following is not a sign or symptoms of malnutrition?

• a. Inability to concentrate

• b. Food cravings

• c. Loss of fat, muscle mass and body tissue

• d. Longer healing time for wounds

7. What substance is needed by the body for growth, energy repair and maintenance?

• a. Nutrient

• b. Carbohydrate

• c. Calorie

• d. Fatty Acid

8. All of the following are nutrients found in food except __________

• a. Proteins

• b. Plasma

• c. Carbohydrates

• d. Vitamins

9. Your body needs vitamins and minerals because ___________.

• a. They give energy to the body.

• b. They help carry out metabolic reactions.

• c. They insulate the body’s organs.

• d. They withdraw heat from the body.

10. About half of your diet should be made up of ___________.

• a. grains and milk

• b. fruits and vegetables

• c. milk and cheese

• d. fats and sugars