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3-5 Biology Quiz on nutrition, created by allisten cooper on 19/05/2016.

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Question 1 of 6

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

The intake of food via the mouth is called . Nutrients are consumed in specific to keep the body healthy and to satisfy daily . Major nutrients are , fats/lipids and . These are so called because they are needed in large quantities compared to minor nutrients. and that are classed as minor nutrients can be in large quantities.

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Question 2 of 6

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Which of the following best lists the function of Carbohydrates

Select one of the following:

  • energy storage, cell membrane and muscle tissue structure

  • energy use by all cells,energy storage in plant cells and cell membrane structure

  • hormone and muscle tissue structure and energy storage in skin tissue

  • hormone structure, nerve cell insulation and muscle tissue structure

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Question 3 of 6

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Which of the following best lists the function of fats

Select one of the following:

  • immediate energy use, hormone and muscle tissue structure

  • immediate energy use, connective and muscle tissue structures

  • excess energy storage. adipose tissue and cell membrane structure

  • excess energy store, hormone and enzyme structure

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Question 4 of 6

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This is an organic compound that is needed in small quantities as a helper metabolic substance. It makes for more efficient use of nutrients and helps to keep the body healthy. the description identifies:

Select one of the following:

  • Vitamins

  • Minerals

  • Water

  • Special Proteins

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Question 5 of 6

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Which of the following best compares a vegetarian to a vegan diet respectively

Select one of the following:

  • consist only of plant food while vegans have some animal proteins like milk

  • consist of less protein and provide a richer source of energy than a vegan diet

  • energy and fibre content as high as vegans but with more proteins available from animal products

  • energy and fat content lower compared to vegan diets that are based on plants alone

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Question 6 of 6

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Which of the following is a list of factors that can determine the type of diet a person has.

Select one of the following:

  • gender and economics

  • healthy and religion

  • occupation and climate

  • all of the above

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