Food Nutrients and Healthy Living

Question 1

What are the chemical substances present in food that are essential for the body's growth, repair, maintenance, and energy production?

Accepted Answer

Food nutrients

Question 2

Which class of food nutrients serves as the body's primary and quickest source of energy?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

Question 3

Which of the following groups of food consists entirely of root and tuber crops that provide carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

Yam, cassava, and potato

Question 4

What is the primary function of proteins in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Building and repairing body tissues

Question 5

Which of these is a plant-based source of protein (legume)?

Accepted Answer

Soybeans

Question 6

Which class of nutrients is essential for helping the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K?

Accepted Answer

Fats and oils

Question 7

Unlike vitamins which are organic compounds, minerals are classified as which type of substances?

Accepted Answer

Inorganic substances

Question 8

Which food source is particularly rich in calcium for strong bones, and which is rich in iron for blood formation?

Accepted Answer

Dairy products and leafy green vegetables

Question 9

Which of the following is a vital function of water in the body?

Accepted Answer

Transporting nutrients and removing waste

Question 10

A child presenting with a swollen belly (oedema), stunted growth, and changes in hair and skin colour is likely suffering from which deficiency disease?

Accepted Answer

Kwashiorkor

Question 11

Which nutrient deficiency leads to a reduced number of red blood cells, causing fatigue, weakness, and pale skin?

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency (Anaemia)

Question 12

What is a major consequence of severe Vitamin A deficiency in the diet?

Accepted Answer

Night blindness and potential permanent blindness

Question 13

A visible swelling of the thyroid gland in the neck, known as goitre, is caused by a deficiency in which mineral?

Accepted Answer

Iodine

Question 14

Which deficiency disease is characterized by bleeding gums, joint pain, and poor wound healing?

Accepted Answer

Scurvy

Question 15

What is the name of the bone-softening deficiency disease that causes bone deformities in children?

Accepted Answer

Rickets

Question 16

Consuming more carbohydrates and fats than the body needs for energy leads to excess energy stored as fat, resulting in which disorder?

Accepted Answer

Obesity

Question 17

An excessive intake of sodium, primarily from dietary salt, is a major risk factor for developing which condition?

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure (hypertension)

Question 18

Why can excessive intake of vitamins like Vitamin A and D lead to toxicity, unlike water-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

They are fat-soluble and can be stored in the body

Question 19

Which group of individuals has a higher dietary requirement for protein-rich foods to support rapid tissue building and repair?

Accepted Answer

Growing children and pregnant women

Question 20

Which of the following is an effective strategy to prevent diet-related diseases like hypertension and obesity?

Accepted Answer

Limiting processed foods, sugars, and salt

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