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Flashcards on Food
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What is the largest organ in the body?
Skin
What is the primary source of energy for our body?
Carbohydrates
What is the nutrient responsible for building and repairing body tissues?
Protein
What type of food provides our body with essential vitamins and minerals?
Fruits and vegetables
What is the process of converting food into chemical substances that can be absorbed by the body called?
Digestion
What is the main function of fats in our body?
Storing energy
What is the process of preserving food by heating it to a high temperature called?
Cooking
What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?
A herbivore primarily eats plants, while a carnivore primarily eats animals.
Which food group provides our body with calcium for strong bones and teeth?
Dairy products
What are the three macronutrients that our body needs in large amounts?
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
What is the chemical process through which plants make their own food called?
Photosynthesis
What is the term used for feeling full and satisfied after eating a meal?
Satiety
Which type of food is high in iron and important for the production of red blood cells?
Leafy green vegetables
What is the process of changing the physical state of a substance through freezing or heating called?
Phase change
What is the term used for the sensation of taste?
Gustation
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Which nutrient is responsible for building and repairing body tissues?
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fiber
Vitamins
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What is the primary source of energy for our body?
Protein
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Fiber
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Which of the following is an example of a carbohydrate-rich food?
Chicken
Bread
Cheese
Broccoli
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Which food group provides our body with vitamins and minerals?
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Meat and poultry
Grains
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Which macronutrient is a good source of long-lasting energy?
Fats
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fiber
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Which process converts food into chemical substances that can be absorbed by the body?
Respiration
Digestion
Circulation
Sensation
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Which nutrient is important for the production of red blood cells?
Calcium
Vitamin C
Iron
Potassium
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What is the term used for the process of preserving food by heating it to a high temperature?
Freezing
Cooking
Canning
Dehydrating
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How is a herbivore different from a carnivore?
Herbivores eat only meat, while carnivores eat only plants.
Herbivores eat both plants and meat, while carnivores eat only plants.
Herbivores primarily eat plants, while carnivores primarily eat animals.
Herbivores and carnivores have the same eating habits.
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Which type of food is high in calcium for strong bones and teeth?
Leafy green vegetables
Dairy products
Lean meat
Whole grains
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