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Flashcards: Components of Food 32 Flashcards 
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Nutrition is defined as the process of ___ for growth and energy. |
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Consuming nutrients
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True or False: Malnutrition occurs when a person receives adequate food but lacks variety in nutrients. |
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True |
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What is meant by 'diet'? |
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The amount of food eaten by a person at a time.  |
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Riddle: I can be found in fruits, vegetables, and grains, without me, you may feel weak and drained. What am I? |
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Nutrients  |
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What are the consequences of malnutrition? |
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Weakness and impaired bodily functions due to inadequate nutrition.  |
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What are the main types of nutrients found in food, and what are their primary functions? |
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The main types of nutrients found in food are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Carbohydrates and fats primarily provide energy, while proteins are mainly responsible for growth.  |
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Fill in the blank: The test for starch involves adding iodine solution to a food item, and a ___ color indicates the presence of starch. |
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Blue-black  |
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True or False: Starch is a type of fat that provides energy to the body. |
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False. Starch is a type of carbohydrate that provides energy. |
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Riddle: I am a type of nutrient that helps you grow, but I do not provide energy. What am I? |
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Protein |
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Multiple Choice: Which nutrient is primarily responsible for growth? a) Carbohydrates b) Proteins c) Fats d) Vitamins |
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B) Proteins  |
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What color indicates the presence of proteins when performing a protein test on food items? |
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Violet color indicates the presence of proteins in the tested food item.  |
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Fill in the blank: To test for fats, an oily patch on the paper indicates the presence of ___. |
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Fats  |
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True or False: The presence of proteins in food can be indicated by a blue color after adding copper sulfate and caustic soda. |
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False. A violet color indicates the presence of proteins.  |
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Fill in the blank: To perform the protein test, after adding two drops of copper sulfate solution, you must then add ___ drops of caustic soda solution. |
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10 |
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a step in the fat test procedure? a) Crush the food item in paper b) Add water c) Dry the paper in sunlight d) Observe for an oily patch |
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B) Add water |
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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body? |
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Carbohydrates provide instant energy through oxidation, releasing 686 kilocalories per mole of glucose. |
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