Nutrition ✅ --- 1. Which of the following is a macronutrient? A. Vitamin C B. Iron C. Carbohydrate D. Zinc --- 2. The main function of carbohydrates in the body is to: A. Build tissues B. Provide energy C. Regulate metabolism D. Form enzymes --- 3. Which of the following foods is richest in protein? A. Rice B. Beans C. Yam D. Butter --- 4. Kwashiorkor is caused by deficiency of: A. Carbohydrates B. Proteins C. Vitamins D. Fats --- 5. Which vitamin is obtained mainly from sunlight? A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin D --- 6. The mineral needed for formation of haemoglobin is: A. Calcium B. Iron C. Iodine D. Sodium --- 7. Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body? A. Transport of nutrients B. Temperature regulation C. Energy production D. Waste removal --- 8. Night blindness is caused by deficiency of: A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin K --- 9. Which of the following is a balanced diet? A. Rice and beans only B. Yam and oil C. All classes of food in correct proportions D. Fruits only --- 10. Fats are important because they: A. Supply quick energy only B. Store energy and insulate the body C. Build muscles D. Form enzymes --- 11. Which class of food helps in body building? A. Carbohydrates B. Proteins C. Vitamins D. Minerals --- 12. Rickets in children is caused by deficiency of: A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin C C. Vitamin D D. Vitamin K --- 13. Which of the following is a source of vitamin C? A. Orange B. Egg C. Fish D. Rice --- 14. The digestion of protein begins in the: A. Mouth B. Stomach C. Small intestine D. Large intestine --- 15. Which of the following minerals is important for strong bones and teeth? A. Iron B. Calcium C. Potassium D. Sodium --- 16. Which of the following is a deficiency disease? A. Diabetes B. Hypertension C. Scurvy D. Cancer --- 17. Scurvy is caused by lack of: A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin D --- 18. Roughage in food helps to: A. Provide energy B. Aid digestion and prevent constipation C. Build muscles D. Store fat --- 19. Which of the following is NOT a source of fat? A. Palm oil B. Butter C. Groundnut D. Orange --- 20. Malnutrition refers to: A. Eating too much food B. Eating too little food C. Lack of balanced diet D. Eating only carbohydrates

Here are the answers to your nutrition questions: 1. C. Carbohydrate 2. B. Provide energy 3. B. Beans 4. B. Proteins 5. D. Vitamin D 6. B. Iron 7. C. Energy production 8. A. Vitamin A 9. C. All classes of food in correct proportions 10. B. Store energy and insulate the body 11. B. Proteins 12. C. Vitamin D 13. A. Orange 14. B. Stomach 15. B. Calcium 16. C. Scurvy 17. C. Vitamin C 18. B. Aid digestion and prevent constipation 19. D. Orange 20. C. Lack of balanced diet