Human nutrition, digestion and enzymes

Which nutrient is required for the growth and repair of body tissues?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Water

Which nutrient provides energy

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

• Minerals

• Fibre

Which one of these foods is a good source of vitamins and minerals

• Potatoes

• Cheese

• Bread

• Vegetables

What is the name of the medical condition if you have too much or too little of a nutrient?

• Starvation

• Obesity

• Malnutrition

• Scurvy

Which of these foods is high in carbohydrates?

• Pasta

• Fish

• Milk

• Butter

Which one of these nutrients is a micronutrient

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

• Water

What medical condition will to suffer from if you do not eat enough fibre?

• Starvation

• Constipation

• Kwashiorkor

• Obesity

Starch molecules are made by chemically linking smaller molecules together. Which molecule?

• Glycerol

• Sucrose

• Amino acids

• Glucose

What two types of molecules make up a fat molecule?

• Glucose and Carboxylic Acids

• Glycerol and Amino Acids

• Glycerol and Carboxylic Acids

• Amino acids and Glucose

What is the definition of a diet?