Nutrition

What are nutrients?

• Ingredients used in cooking

• Elements that make food taste better

• Substances that provide nourishment essential for growth and life maintenance

• Chemicals used to preserve food

Which of the following is NOT a category of nutrients?

• Vitamins

• Preservatives

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

What is the body's preferred source of energy?

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

What is the main function of carbohydrates?

• To absorb water

• To reduce cholesterol levels

• To provide fuel for the body

• To build and repair body cells

What type of nutrient is fiber considered?

• Micronutrient

• Macronutrient

• A type of carbohydrate

• A type of fat

Which of the following is a benefit of fiber?

• Increases cholesterol levels

• Decreases bulk in the faeces

• Provides a feeling of fullness

• Is absorbed by the body for energy

What are proteins broken down into?

• Fatty acids

• Glucose molecules

• Glycerol

• Amino acids

Which of the following is NOT a function of fats?

• Yielding energy

• Providing a feeling of fullness

• Building and maintaining cell membranes

• Acting as a fuel for energy

What are the two main functions of protein?

• To absorb water and add bulk to faeces

• To provide fuel and reduce cholesterol levels

• To build, maintain, and repair body cells and act as a fuel for producing energy

• To develop and maintain cell membranes and provide a feeling of fullness

Which type of fats should be consumed in the least amount?

• Trans fats

• Monounsaturated fats

• Polyunsaturated fats

• Saturated fats