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Human Nutrition

Biology ⇒ Human Biology

Human Nutrition starts at 6 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Human Nutrition. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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A person consumes 60g of protein, 80g of fat, and 250g of carbohydrates in a day. Calculate the total energy intake in kilocalories, given that proteins and carbohydrates provide 4 kcal/g and fats provide 9 kcal/g.
A person eats a meal high in carbohydrates. Explain how the body regulates blood glucose levels after the meal.
Describe the difference between essential and non-essential amino acids.
Describe the process of peristalsis in the human digestive system.
Describe the role of bile in the digestion of fats.
Describe the role of insulin in human nutrition.
Explain the consequences of protein-energy malnutrition in children.
Explain the difference between micronutrients and macronutrients, giving two examples of each.
Explain the importance of calcium in the human diet.
Explain why a balanced diet is important for human health.
Name the enzyme responsible for breaking down starch into maltose in the mouth.
Name the organ where most nutrient absorption occurs in the human digestive system.
Name the process by which nutrients pass from the digestive tract into the blood or lymph.
Name the vitamin that is synthesized in the skin upon exposure to sunlight.
A 17-year-old athlete increases their protein intake significantly. Discuss the potential benefits and risks of excessive protein consumption.
A patient has difficulty digesting fats due to a blocked bile duct. Explain the physiological consequences of this condition on nutrient absorption.
Calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI) of a person who weighs 70 kg and is 1.75 m tall. State whether the person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese according to WHO standards.
Describe the role of coenzymes in human nutrition, giving one example.
Explain how the structure of the small intestine is adapted for efficient absorption of nutrients.
Explain the difference between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins in terms of absorption, storage, and risk of toxicity.