Balanced Human Diet (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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12 questions from this quiz
How many components make up a balanced diet?
How many components make up a balanced diet?
7
Which vitamin deficiency causes scurvy?
Which vitamin deficiency causes scurvy?
Vitamin C
What disease results from vitamin D deficiency?
What disease results from vitamin D deficiency?
Rickets
What can result from consuming too much food, especially fats and sugars?
What can result from consuming too much food, especially fats and sugars?
Obesity and type 2 diabetes
What is a consequence of low protein intake?
What is a consequence of low protein intake?
Stunted growth and muscle loss
What condition results from a lack of fibre in the diet?
What condition results from a lack of fibre in the diet?
Constipation
How many daily servings of cereals, bread, and potatoes are recommended?
How many daily servings of cereals, bread, and potatoes are recommended?
6
How many daily servings of meat, fish, and beans are recommended?
How many daily servings of meat, fish, and beans are recommended?
2
What are carbohydrates broken down into during digestion?
What are carbohydrates broken down into during digestion?
Glucose
What are proteins broken down into during digestion?
What are proteins broken down into during digestion?
Amino acids
How are lipids transported after digestion?
How are lipids transported after digestion?
Via lymphatic system (lacteals)
How are glucose and amino acids transported to the liver?
How are glucose and amino acids transported to the liver?
Via hepatic portal vein