Food and Nutrition

Question 1

1Complementation of proteins means

Hard

A. combining plant proteins so their amino acids make up for each other B. cooking proteins twice C. adding salt D. avoiding beans

Question 2

2The main function of carbohydrates in the diet is to

Easy

A. supply energy B. build body tissues C. protect against disease D. regulate body temperature only

Question 3

3Kwashiorkor is caused mainly by a deficiency of

Hard

A. vitamin C B. carbohydrate C. protein D. fat

Question 4

4Which vitamin is easily destroyed by heat and long storage?

Easy

A. vitamin C B. vitamin A C. vitamin K D. vitamin D

Question 5

5Roughage (dietary fibre) in the diet helps to

Easy

A. prevent constipation B. form bones C. build muscles D. supply energy

Question 6

6Vitamin A deficiency causes

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A. pellagra B. scurvy C. night blindness D. beriberi

Question 7

7Deficiency of vitamin A causes

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A. beriberi B. scurvy C. rickets D. night blindness

Question 8

8Marasmus in children is caused by a severe lack of

Easy

A. vitamin C only B. water only C. iodine only D. energy and protein (overall food)

Question 9

9Goitre is linked to a lack of

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A. calcium B. zinc C. iodine D. iron

Question 10

10Dietary fibre (roughage) helps to

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A. build muscle B. prevent constipation C. clot blood D. provide vitamin A