Food and Humans Quiz

Which type of nutrition do humans have?

• Autotrophic nutrition

• Holozoic nutrition

• Saprophytic nutrition

• Heterotrophic nutrition

What is the main source of energy for metabolism in the body?

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Vitamins

Which vitamin is essential for the formation of visual purple in the retina?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin C

What is the function of calcium in the body?

• Formation of visual purple in the retina

• Formation of haemoglobin in red blood cells

• Absorption of calcium and phosphate from food

• Formation of bones and teeth

What is the main function of proteins in the human body?

• Energy reserve

• Growth and repair of body tissues

• Formation of visual purple in the retina

• Absorption of calcium and phosphate from food

Which food substance is important for maintaining a healthy digestive system?

• Dietary fibre

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

What is the role of water in the human body?

• Energy reserve

• Transport of substances around the body

• Absorption of calcium and phosphate from food

• Formation of bones and teeth

Which vitamin is important for the absorption of calcium and phosphate from food?

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin A