Food and Nutrition

What do we need food for? You may choose more than one answer.

• We need food to repair worn out tissues.

• We need food to maintain healthy body.

• We need food for energy to do our daily activities.

• We need food to grow new cells and tissues.

_____________ is the primary source of food.

The followings are all nutrients except:

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Fibre

• Vitamins

Name the deficiency disease that is caused by deficiency in proteins.

• Goitre

• Kwashiorkor

• Anaemia

• Obesity

Which of the following food is rich in protein?

• Noodles

• Butter

• Meat

• Bread

Hisyam feels hungry and very weak. Which of the following class of food should he take for immediate source of energy?

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Vitamins

When carbohydrates are taken in excessive amounts, it can be converted into ____________.

• proteins

• fibres

• mineral salts

• fats

Sugars and starch are examples of ______________.

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Vitamins

Which of the following food help to prevent constipation?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Beef burger

• Rice

• Fish

Lack of vitamin A leads to _____________.

• Night blindness

• Scurvy

• beri-beri

• Rickets