Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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What
is the main function of carbohydrate foods? a. | to provide energy | c. | to provide insulation and protect delicate body
organs | b. | for growth and repair of body tissues | | | | |
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Proteins have two main functions. One is structural, for growth and repair of body
tissues. What is the second main function of protein? a. | the production
of enzymes, hormones, antibodies and neurotransmitters | c. | to provide insulation and protect delicate body
organs | b. | to provide energy | | | | |
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There
are 8 essential amino acids, plus two additional ones for children. Which are the two additional
amino acids for children? a. | isoleucine and leucine | c. | arginine and histidine | b. | leucine and
lysine | | | | |
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Triglycerides are the main class of food fats. What percentage of triglycerides make
up for all the fats we eat as well as most of the stored fat we carry around in our
bodies?
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Which
vitamin is known as the sunshine vitamin? a. | Vitamin A | c. | Vitamin E | b. | Vitamin
D | | | | |
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Green
tea, made from leaves, is a good source of which antioxidant vitamin? a. | Vitamin
A | c. | Vitamin
K | b. | Vitamin
C | | | | |
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There
are 5 main macro-minerals: calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium and which other? a. | phosphorus | c. | iron | b. | boron | | | | |
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8.
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Which
trace element helps absorb calcium into bones and keep it there? a. | chromium | c. | boron | b. | copper | | | | |
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9.
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The
main anti-oxidants comprise 3 vitamins, A, C and E, plus which mineral?
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10.
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As a
guideline for a healthy balanced diet, what percentage of the diet should comprise carbohydrates?
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