Nutrition CAT 2

The main function of carbohydrates in the human body is to:

• Provide energy

• Build body tissues

• Transport vitamins

• Regulate hormones

A balanced diet includes appropriate portions of:

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

• Sugars, trans fats, and caffeine

• Supplements, proteins, and energy drinks

• Carbohydrates and water only

Proteins are essential in the body primarily for:

• Insulation

• Energy storage

• Growth and repair of tissues

• Regulating body temperature

The best dietary source of Vitamin C is:

• Red meat

• Cheese

• Oranges

• Eggs

Fats serve a vital role in the body by:

• Inhibiting enzyme activity

• Supplying fiber

• Providing insulation and storing energy

• Promoting dehydration

One of the key indicators used during nutritional assessment is:

• Shoe size

• Body Mass Index (BMI)

• Finger length

• Number of meals per day

The term "malnutrition" refers to:

• Only undernutrition

• The excess intake of sugar

• Both undernutrition and overnutrition

• Eating after 9 PM

The primary source of dietary fiber includes:

• Dairy products

• Fruits and vegetables

• Animal proteins

• Cooking oils

Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) are used to:

• Restrict food intake

• Replace traditional meals

• Guide nutritional intake for healthy individuals

• Treat acute infections

A common symptom of protein-energy malnutrition in children is:

• Hypertension

• Kwashiorkor

• Obesity

• Diabetes