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Nutrients and their functions quiz (SEAB 6087 O-Level Food and Nutrition) quiz

15questions. Pick an answer and you'll see why right away.

  1. How much energy does one gram of fat provide compared with one gram of carbohydrate?

  2. Which food is the best source of high biological value (HBV) protein?

  3. Why is dietary fibre important even though it provides almost no energy?

  4. Saturated fat differs from unsaturated fat mainly because saturated fat is:

  5. Which vitamins are fat-soluble and can be stored in the body?

  6. A child who lacks vitamin D is most likely to develop:

  7. What is the function of iron in the body, and what deficiency does a lack of it cause?

  8. Why does eating vitamin C with an iron-rich meal help prevent anaemia?

  9. Calcium has two main functions in the body. Which pair is correct?

  10. A vegetarian eats rice together with beans at the same meal. This is an example of:

  11. How much water does an adult typically need each day, and why is the need higher in Singapore?

  12. Which statement about the functions of fat in the diet is correct?

  13. Which preparation method best conserves the vitamin C in green vegetables?

  14. Why is protein described as the only macronutrient that can build and repair body tissue?

  15. A person eats 50 g of carbohydrate and 10 g of fat in a snack. How much energy does the snack provide?