Balanced Diet

State the primary function of proteins in the human body.

• Generate energy

• Facilitate cellular growth and repair

• Control body temperature

• Enhance taste perception

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Specify the main role of fats and oils

• Produce antibodies

• Support cell membranes

• Assist in respiration

• Supply energy

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Define the common purpose of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

• Enhance taste in food

• Provide structural support to cells

• Serve as nutrients for the body

• Regulate body temperature

Identify the role of calcium in the body

• Enhancing taste perception

• Strengthening bones and teeth

• Regulating body temperature

• Improving vision

Explain the consequence of insufficient iron intake

• Improved oxygen transport

• Enhanced immune function

• Reduced hemoglobin production

• Increased calcium absorption

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Identify a good source of iron among the list below

• Milk

• red meat

• Almonds

• Cheese

Explain the function of water in cells

• • Allowing chemicals to evaporate

• • Preventing chemical reactions in cells

• Dissolving and facilitating chemical reactions in cells

• • Transporting substances in the bloodstream

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What is the primary function of Vitamin A and identify a source of Vitamin A from the options.

• • Enhancing taste perception: Fresh fruit

• • Supporting bone growth: Oily fish

• • Maintaining good vision: Green vegetables

• • Regulating body temperature: Red meat

8. What is the primary role of Vitamin D in the body?

• • A) Enhancing taste perception

• • B) Supporting bone and teeth health

• • C) Maintaining skin strength

• • D) Regulating blood vessel health

5. What is a potential consequence of not consuming enough Vitamin C?

• • A) Weakness and swollen, bleeding gums

• • B) Enhanced immune function

• • C) Improved vision

• • D) Stronger bones