2.1 - Introduction to Food and Nutrition
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?
💡 Hint: Think about your energy levels during physical activities.
Name two types of nutrients.
💡 Hint: Consider the nutrients that are required in large versus small amounts.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of nutrition?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to our body when we eat.
True or False: A balanced diet can help prevent chronic diseases.
💡 Hint: Consider the link between diet choices and health outcomes.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the impact of a poor diet on a teenager's physical development.
💡 Hint: Consider the stages of growth in teenagers and how diet influences them.
Propose dietary changes to improve the health of a person who is overweight.
💡 Hint: Think about balancing calorie intake with nutritional quality.
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