Home Science Chp 2 - Nutrients in Food

One gram of fat gives you _______ kcal.

• 4
• 6
• 9
• 12

One gram of carbohydrates gives you _______ kcal.

• 4
• 6
• 9
• 12

One gram of protein gives you _______ kcal.

• 4
• 6
• 9
• 12

____________is the most important source of energy to our body

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Proteins

_______________ is useful to build and repair our body.

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Proteins

_______ provide protection to delicate organs in our body.

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Proteins

__________ help in repairing old and damaged cells and healing wounds

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Proteins

___________-- are required in very small amounts in our diet, but are essentials for proper functioning of the body

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Proteins

(a)   is also called simple carbohydrate. It gives instant energy

An adult needs ______ gm of protein for every kilogram of body weight per day

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4