FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

DRYING AND DEHYDRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Match the nutrient to its main function:Protein
A
To build and repair body tissues
B
Provides “back-up” energy, protects internal organs promotes healthy skin, carries vitamins through the body.
C
To provide our bodies with energy.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Protein helps repair and build your body’s tissues. It drives metabolic reactions, maintains pH and fluid balance, and keeps the immune system strong. It also transports and stores nutrients and can act as an energy source. Protein is crucial to good health.

Detailed explanation-2: -Protein. Protein is made of amino acids, which are the building blocks of our tissues. Protein in our diet is used for growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissue. We can also convert protein into blood glucose to use as energy, too if we aren’t getting enough energy from carbohydrates or fat.

Detailed explanation-3: -Carbohydrates. Main function: Provide energy. Protein. Main function: Build and repair tissue. Fats. Main function: Provide backup energy. Vitamins and Minerals. Main function: Maintain optimal health. Water. 06-Oct-2014

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