Part 4: Food and Nutrition (English)

Which of the following is an incorrect description of nutrient?

• A.       Protein is the main source of energy supply.

• B.        Vitamins are organic compounds involved in body metabolism.

• C.        Water is essential for life.

• D.       Minerals are essential substances for bones and teeth.

Which of the following is correct about the functions of minerals?

                Muscle contraction               Assists blood in carrying of oxygen

A.                    Iodine                                          Magnesium

B.                     Iodine                                          Iron

C.                     Calcium                                       Magnesium

D.                    Calcium                                       Iron

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following is/are the function(s) of fat?

(1)       as energy reserve

(2)       protect internal organs

(3)       store protein

• A.       (2) only

• B.        (3) only

• C.       (1) and (2) only

• D.       (1) and (3) only

Which of the following minerals help to strengthen bones?

(1)         Calcium

(2)         Phosphorus

(3)         Iron

(4)         Potassium

• A.          (1) and (2) only

• B.          (1) and (4) only

• C.          (2) and (3) only

• D.          (3) and (4) only

Which of the following minerals is used to produce the thyroid hormones?

• A.           Iron

• B.           Calcium

• C.           Iodine

• D.           Aluminium

Which of the following are the functions of water in human body?

(1)       Helping digestion

(2)       Providing lubricant for joint movements

(3)       Regulating body temperature

• A.         (1) and (2) only

• B.         (1) and (3) only

• C.         (2) and (3) only

• D.         (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following are the main functions of cholesterol?

• A.       To form Vitamin A and hormones

• B.        To form Vitamin A and red blood cells

• C.       To form Vitamin D and hormones

• D.       To form Vitamin D and red blood cells

Which of the following vitamins can help heal the wound?

• A.     Vitamin A

• B.     Vitamin B

• C.     Vitamin C

• D.     Vitamin D

Which of the following minerals plays the most important role in forming hemoglobin?

• A.     Iodine

• B.     Zinc

• C.     Iron

• D.     Calcium

Which of the following foods provide(s) mainly simple carbohydrates?

(1)     Natural milk

(2)     Potatoes

(3)     Cereals

• A.    (1) only

• B.    (2) only

• C.    (1) and (3) only

• D.    (2) and (3) only