Healthy Life, Better Living

1. Which type of carbohydrate is described as a non-digestive fibrous food that helps protect the body from constipation?

• A) Glucose
• B) Glycogen
• C) Sucrose
• D) Cellulose

2. Which food component is primarily known as a 'body building food'?

• A) Carbohydrates
• B) Proteins
• C) Fats
• D) Minerals

3. Which of the following is listed as a water-soluble vitamin?

• A) Vitamin A
• B) Vitamin D
• C) Vitamin E
• D) Vitamin C

4. A person suffering from dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia (3D) is likely deficient in a vitamin from the B complex group, which causes a disease called:

• A) Beriberi
• B) Scurvy
• C) Anaemia
• D) Pellagra

5. Why is the nutritional value of animal protein generally considered higher than that of plant protein?

• A) Because animal protein contains more fat.
• B) Because animal protein is easier to digest.
• C) Because animal protein contains more of the eight essential amino acids.
• D) Because plant protein lacks carbon and nitrogen.

6. According to the text, which food component provides the highest amount of energy per gram?

• A) Carbohydrates
• B) Proteins
• C) Fats
• D) Vitamins

7. A child is diagnosed with rickets. This condition is caused by a deficiency in Vitamin D, which aids in the absorption of which mineral essential for bone formation?

• A) Iron
• B) Calcium
• C) Sodium
• D) Potassium