Question 1
Carbohydrates are classified according to the number of sugar units they contain. Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide (single sugar)?
Correct Answer:
Galactose
Question 2
Proteins are composed of building blocks called amino acids. Why are animal proteins generally referred to as High Biological Value (HBV) proteins?
Correct Answer:
They supply all the essential amino acids in the correct proportions required by the human body.
Question 3
A Form 5 student consumes a school lunch consisting of 45 g of carbohydrates, 15 g of protein, and 10 g of fat. Using standard Atwater physiological fuel factors (4 kcal/g for carbohydrate, 4 kcal/g for protein, 9 kcal/g for fat), what is the total energy yield of this meal?
Correct Answer:
330 kcal
Question 4
Vitamins are classified based on their solubility in fats or water. Which group consists entirely of fat-soluble vitamins?
Correct Answer:
Vitamins A, D, E, and K
Question 5
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is vital for the synthesis of collagen and the absorption of dietary iron. What deficiency disease is directly caused by a prolonged severe lack of Vitamin C?
Correct Answer:
Scurvy
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