Iyin's Assessment on Nutrition, Digestion and periodic table

Nutrition is the process of:

• Breaking down food only

• Using oxygen for energy

• Taking in food and using it for growth and energy

• Removing waste products

Which of the following is NOT a nutrient?

• Proteins

• Minerals

• Vitamins

• Oxygen

Which nutrient is mainly used for energy?

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

• Minerals

Which nutrient helps in growth and repair of tissues?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Water

Fats are mainly used for:

• Building bones

• Carrying oxygen

• Storing energy and insulating the body

• Forming enzymes

Vitamin C deficiency causes:

• Rickets

• Scurvy

• Kwashiorkor

• Marasmus

A diet lacking in protein may lead to:

• Rickets

• Scurvy

• Kwashiorkor

• Obesity

Which disease is caused by lack of vitamin D?

• Scurvy

• Rickets

• Marasmus

• Anaemia

A balanced diet must include:

• Only carbohydrates and proteins

• All nutrients in correct proportions

• Only water and minerals

• Only vitamins and fats

Which of the following is an example of a balanced meal?

• Bread and butter only

• Rice, beans, vegetables, and water

• Sweets and juice

• Meat alone