Q2 M2 - HISTORY OF FOOD CHEMISTRY COMPONENTS OF FOODS [PART I: M

What nutrient helps the body absorb vitamins?

• carbs
• fat
• minerals
• proteins

Which nutrients help the body stay HEALTHY?

• carbs
• fats
• minerals
• proteins

Fruits, and vegetables are a great source of which nutrient?

• calcium
• iron
• protein
• vitamin

Which nutrient help us build strong bones and teeth?

• calcium
• iron
• unsaturated fats
• vitamin C

The best way to fill your diet is by eating which of the following?

• red meat
• thick skinned fruit
• brown rice
• leafy green vegetables

What is the primary function of vitamins?

• improve sleep
• trigger chemical reaction
• increase weight and BMI
• growth and repair of body tissue

which food is excellent source of vitamin C?

• liver
• shrimp
• sweet bell pepper
• All of the answers given

Which nutrients may be hard to get if you’re on a vegetarian or vegan diet?

• Potassium
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E

Where does the word ‘vitamin’ come from?

• nobody knows
• ‘vital’ and ‘amines’
• Vincamine, the first vitamin to be discovered
• Vitaly Minkov, the Russian researcher who first discovered vitamins

What’s the difference between vitamins & minerals?

• There is no difference at all.
• Our bodies make vitamins, but not minerals.
• Vitamins supply energy, minerals help make new cells.
• Vitamins come from plants or animals. Minerals come from the earth.