Nutrition Quiz

Which nutrient is mainly responsible for providing energy?

• Proteins

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

What should a balanced diet include?

• Only carbohydrates and fats

• Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, fiber, and water

• Only proteins and vitamins

• Only minerals and water

What is the main function of vitamins and minerals in our diet?

• Provide energy

• Build muscles

• Regulate body processes

• Add flavor to food

Which food item is high in fiber?

• Meat

• Butter

• Vegetables

• Sugar

Why is it important to avoid junk food?

• It is high in nutritional value

• It leads to malnutrition and other health problems

• It contains no calories

• It tastes bad

Which part of the alimentary canal is responsible for the absorption of nutrients?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Esophagus

• Large intestine

What does mechanical digestion involve?

• Breaking down food into simpler molecules

• Chewing and breaking down food into smaller particles

• Mixing food with digestive juices

• Absorbing nutrients

What is the role of enzymes in digestion?

• Absorb nutrients

• Break down complex food materials into simple absorbable forms

• Transport nutrients

• Store energy

Where does the digestion of starch begin?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Mouth

• Large intestine

Which enzyme is involved in the digestion of proteins in the stomach?

• Amylase

• Lipase

• Pepsin

• Lactase