Food and Nutrition Quiz
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The component of food which help our body fight against infections is
A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin A
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin E
All of these are examples of nutrients except
A. Carbohydrates
B. Protein
C. Legumes
D. Vitamins
Which of the following does not contain sugar?
A. Apple
B. Potato
C. Grapes
D. Glucose
In digestion:
A. soluble food substances are made into insoluble ones so that they can be taken in by the small intestine
B. insoluble food substances are broken up into soluble ones so that they can be taken in by the small intestine
C. soluble food substances are made into insoluble ones so that they can be stored inside the body until needed
D. insoluble food substances are broken up into soluble ones so that they can form waste
Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of
A. Protein
B. Carbohydrates
C. Fats
D. Vitamins
Someone’s diet is:
A. what they eat to lose weight
B. what they eat
C. the amount of money they owe
D. measured in kilograms (kg)
The main function of carbohydrates is to
A. Give the body nutrients
B. Provide the body with energy
C. Build the body
D. Take care of the body
How many nutrients are there in all?
A. 6
B. 5
C. 4
D. 3
Good sources of protein are:
A. meat, fish and nuts
B. fruits and vegetables
C. pasta, potatoes and rice
D. fruit juices
How many litres of water everyday our body needs
A. 2 to 3
B. 7 to 8
C. 10 to 15
D. 1 to 2
Essential for forming hemoglobin in the blood
A. Calcium
B. Iron
C. Phosphorous
D. Magnesium
Diffusion is speeded up because the part of the body where it occurs:
A. has a much higher temperature than the rest of the body
B. has a very large surface area
C. contains blood
D. contains faeces
The percentage of water in the human body is
A. 65
B. 70
C. 40
D. 80
What does the organ labelled X do?
A. It mixes up food with acid and breaks down proteins
B. It adds vitamins to the food
C. It takes the water out of the food
D. It stores waste food until it can be got rid of
Foods like pizza, burger and noodles are rich in
A. Carbohydrates
B. Fats
C. Proteins
D. Minerals
Which organ is labelled X in the drawing?
A. small intestine
B. stomach
C. liver
D. mouth
Our bodies need food as a fuel for:
A. nutrition
B. respiration
C. excretion
D. combustion
All of these are rich sources of carbohydrates except
A. Green banana
B. Corn
C. Carrot
D. Yam
The mineral which controls the functioning of thyroid is
A. Phosphorous
B. Calcium
C. Magnesium
D. Iodine
The disease caused by the deficiency of iodine is
A. Anaemia
B. Goitre
C. Chicken pox
D. Swine flu
The main chemical substances used to digest foods are:
A. vitamins
B. bacteria
C. digestifs
D. enzymes
The disease caused by the deficiency of iron is
A. Anaemia
B. Desentry
C. Chicken pox
D. Malaria
Proteins are mainly used in the body for:
A. energy
B. growth and repair
C. digestion
D. strong bones
The main function of protein, carbohydrates and fats is to provide the body
A. Nutrients
B. Water
C. Energy
D. Health
What is used to test a food for starch?
A. iodine solution
B. Benedict’s solution
C. a piece of paper
D. sugar
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