Nutritive and Dietetic Value (Junior Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What percentage of whole milk is water?
What percentage of whole milk is water?
87.6%
What is the fat content of low-fat milk?
What is the fat content of low-fat milk?
1%
What is the protein percentage in skimmed milk?
What is the protein percentage in skimmed milk?
3.5%
Which vitamins are found in whole milk but not in skimmed milk?
Which vitamins are found in whole milk but not in skimmed milk?
A and D
What is the main function of calcium in the body?
What is the main function of calcium in the body?
Strengthens bones and teeth
What does potassium help maintain in the body?
What does potassium help maintain in the body?
Healthy nerve and muscle function
What does nutritive value focus on?
What does nutritive value focus on?
The nutrients milk provides
What is vitamin A important for?
What is vitamin A important for?
Vision and immunity
What does lactose provide in milk?
What does lactose provide in milk?
Energy
Who benefits from milk being easy to digest?
Who benefits from milk being easy to digest?
Children and pregnant women
Why are low-fat and skimmed milk not recommended for young children?
Why are low-fat and skimmed milk not recommended for young children?
They need extra vitamins and fats
Which nutrients does milk lack?
Which nutrients does milk lack?
Fibre, vitamin C, and iron