Tag: simple test for nutrients

Carbohydrates provide us with energy. Carbohydrates can be monosaccharides (composed of one monomer unit only like glucose, fructose etc.), disaccharide (composed of two monomer units like maltose which is made up of two units of glucose; sucrose made up of one unit of glucose and one unit of fructose) or polysaccharide (made up of multiple monomer units example starch which is composed of multiple units of glucose).

Carbohydrates can be stored in body for subsequent use. Starch is an important storage polysaccharide in plants and glycogen is an important storage polysaccharide in animals. Both starch and glycogen are homopolymers of glucose.

The food guide pyramid is a pyramid-shaped guide of healthy foods divided into sections. Each section shows the recommended intake for each food group (i.e. Protein, Fat, Carbohydrates, and Sugars). Therefore, (b) is the correct answer.

Fish flour is a source of amino acids and vitamin with very high protein content, made of fresh sea fish or unprocessed fish wastes. Due to its rich nutritional content, it is the most important material in the rations of barn animals, poultry and fish and is commonly used in the feed industry.

During fasting, the body first utilizes glycogen (carbohydrates) for energy, followed by stored fats (lipids), and finally breaks down proteins (muscle tissue) as a last resort.

• Fiber is the indigestible part of plant foods that travels through the digestive system and absorbs the water along the way.
  
• It is also known as roughage.
  
• Dietary fiber contains non-starch polysaccharides such as cellulose, dextrins, inulin, lignin, beta-glucans, and waxes. 

Proteins are called the building blocks of body. They are needed for growth and development and to repair the normal wear and tear of the body. The body needs to digest proteins to make them available to fulfill these functions. Protein is the important part of the diet as it helps in building muscles. Hence, proteins are the major components of food which is required by the body for wear and tear.

(i)Spinach-(c)iron -Spinach is an extremely nutrient-rich vegetable. It is a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, magnesium, manganese, iron. Spinach contains iron absorption inhibiting-substance, oxalate which can bind to the iron to form ferrous oxalate.

Good sources include wheat bran, corn bran, rice bran, the skins of fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, dried beans and wholegrain foods. Most plant-based foods, such as oatmeal and beans, contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. The fibers helps to increase bowel movement and helps in digestion. So, the correct option is 'All of the above'.

The body uses minerals to perform many different functions from building strong bones to transmitting nerve impulses. Some minerals are even used to make hormones or maintain a normal heartbeat.