The Essential Nutrients

What are the two types of carbohydrates?

• Complicated & Simple
• Simple & Complex
• Standard & Complex
• Composite & Standard

What does the term 'GI' stand for?

• Glucose Intolerance
• Glucose Index
• Glycemic Intolerance
• Glycemic Index

Fibre cannot be digested

• True
• False

Which of the following are all essential nutrients?

• Fruit, carbohydrates, protein & fats
• Lipids, protein, iron & water
• Carbohydrates, minerals, water & protein
• Fibre, carbohydrates, protein & meat

Which of the following nutrients are responsible for providing the majority of energy for the body?

• Protein & Carbohydrates
• Lipids & Carbohydrates
• Protein & Minerals
• Vitamins & Protein

Which is the main function of protein?

• To develop strong teeth and bones
• Growth and repair of the body

Which of the following are main sources of iron?

• Beef, green vegetables & mushrooms
• Chicken, red vegetables & mushrooms

Nutrients are...

• Chemical substances needed for good health & body development
• Man made chemicals put in food for good body development

What is the first stage in the gastrointestinal tract?

• Stomach
• Oesophagus
• Mouth
• Small Intestine

Which of the following is NOT a type of fibre

• Soluble Fire
• Simple Starch
• Insoluble Fibre
• Resistant Starch