Nutrition In Human

Question 1

What is a balanced diet

Answer 1

Diet includes all 7 types of nutrients in the right amounts and supply body with right amount of energy needed

Question 2

Factors that affect the energy requirment

Answer 2

Age
Activity level
Pregnancy

Question 3

Examples of carbohydrates and its importance

Answer 3

Starch and sugur
Source of energy

Question 4

Example of protein

Answer 4

Eggs,beans,meat,milk

Question 5

Importance of protein

Answer 5

Growth, tissue repair, making hormones, antibodies

Question 6

Sources of fats

Answer 6

Milk,plant oil

Question 7

Importance of fats

Answer 7

Source and store of energy
Forms an insulating layer under the skin
Forms protective layer over sensitive organ

Question 8

Sources and importance of iron

Answer 8

Liver,red meat, green vegetables
Formation of haemoglobin
Prevent anemia

Question 9

Sources and importance of calcium

Answer 9

Diary products
Formation of bones and teeth

Question 10

Vitmin c sources and importance

Answer 10

Citrus fruits
Stuck cells together for healthy skin and gums

Question 11

Sources of

Question 12

Sources of vitamin d and importance

Answer 12

Exposure sunlight,egg yolk
Help absorption of calcium into bones