SPS220: TUTORIAL 1/2.1 & 2.2

Micronutrient are

• carbohydrate, protein and lipids.

• needed in a large amount and the body cannot make it.

• needed in a small amount and the body cannot make it.

• measured in gram.

The following are organic substances EXCEPT

• lipids.

• protein.

• water.

• carbohydrate.

Which of the following statement is false?

• Micronutrients are required in a small quantities.

• Fat is a micronutrient.

• Carbohydrate and protein are macronutrients.

• Macronutrients are required in large amounts.

RDA was designed based on the following factors EXCEPT

• age.

• physical activity level.

• gender.

• ethnicity.

Animal protein is a complete protein because

• it contains all essential amino acids.

• it contains all essential fatty acids.

• it contains all essential vitamins.

• it can dissolve in water.

__________ is the main energy source in the body.

• Lactose

• Sucrose

• Glucose

• Starch

What is the consequence of lack dietary fibre in a diet?

• Constipation

• Diarrhoea

• Diuresis

• Nausea

Negative nitrogen balance

• is a low-quality protein from plant source.

• lack one or more essential amino acids.

• caused impairment to growth and development.

• cannot be manufactured in our body.

Which of the following is essential amino acid?

• Glycine

• Glutamine

• Histidine

• Alanine

Carbohydrate loading is NOT recommended for the following sport events EXCEPT

• 100m sprinting.

• Long jump.

• 15km marathon.

• 4x100m swimming relay.