Nutrition and Calorific Value Quiz
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Below are the factors that influence the calorific requirement for an individual except?
A. Physical activities
B. State of health
C. Climate
D. Appearance
The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called
A. grams
B. calories
C. ounces
D. pounds
True or False. When reading a nutrition label it is important to know the serving size?
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Food sample X is not digested in the mouth but is digested by the enzyme in the stomach. What does X contain?
A. Starch
B. Protein
C. Fat
D. Fibre
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
A. carbohydrates
B. vitamins
C. water
D. minerals
Benedict’s test is used to test the presence of __________
A. Starch
B. Glucose
C. Fat
D. Protein
What is the meaning of assimilation process?
A. The distribution of the end products of digestion for the use of body cells
B. The transportation of the end products of digestion for the use of body cells
C. The breakdown of food through muscle contractions and relaxations
D. The movement of food through muscle contractions and relaxations
Which of the following are the end products of digestion?
A. Glucose
B. Polypeptide
C. Maltose
If a person has a deficiency in vitamin C, they may have…
A. scurvy
B. Rickets
C. Osteoporosis
D. Anemia
True or False. Carbohydrates are necessary to build muscle and other body parts.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
List below shows the calorific values of three types of food.
rise – 15 kJ/g Fish – 4.1 kJ/g Cabbage – 0.35 kJ/g
Aisyah consumes 200g of rice, 150g of fish and 100g of cabbage for lunch. What is the total calorific value consumed by Aisyah?
A. 2 730J
B. 3 105J
C. 3 463J
D. 3 650J
Which of the following organs produces gastric juice?
A. Mouth
B. Stomach
C. Small intestine
D. Pancreas
State the effect of deficiency of Vitamin K.
A. Prolonged bleeding
B. Night blindness
C. Scurvy
D. Beri beri
Diagram above show the human digestive system. Which of the following organs secrets hydrochloric acid?
A. Organ P
B. Organ Q
C. Organ R
D. Organ S
If a person has a deficiency in Calcium and causes soft bones, they may have…
A. scurvy
B. Rickets
C. Osteoporosis
D. Anemia
