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This quiz contains 13 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.
Which 3 of the biological molecules below do we need in large quantities?
(Select all that apply)
Proteins
Lipids
Minerals
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
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Why do we need carbohydrates?
To help food move through our intestines
To insulate us and regulate our body temperature
To provide energy for chemical reactions
To repair damaged tissue
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Fats and oils together make the food group known as:
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Why do we need lipids?
(Select 2 options from the list below)
To insulate us and regulate our body temperature
To provide energy for chemical reactions
To help food move through our intestines
To repair damaged tissue
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lipids / carbohydrates / proteins
- Starchy foods like potatoes, bread, and pasta contain a lot of .
- Meat, fish, and legumes contain a lot of .
- Cheese, nuts, and avocados contain a lot of .
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Which food group is the most important for growth and producing new cells?
Carbohydrates
Mineral ions
Lipids
Proteins
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Which vitamin or mineral ion is important for good vision and healthy hair and skin?
Calcium
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Iron
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Which mineral is important for strong bones?
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Which disease can be caused by lack of vitamin C?
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Explain why it is important that we get enough iron in our diet.
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Why do we need fibre?
To reduce the risk of dehydration
To provide energy for chemical reactions
To help food move through our intestines
To prevent us from getting rickets
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What are the 3 main ways by which we lose water from the body?
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Which vitamin or mineral ion helps us to absorb calcium, and can be made by the body, using sunlight?
Vitamin D
Calcium
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Iron
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