NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
These are called the “quick energy” foods
A
carbohydrates/sugars
B
protein
C
fats/lipids
D
nucleic acids
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sugars and starch are two kinds of carbohydrates. Sugars are easier to break down and they provide us with quick energy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Refined (or processed) sugar provides a quick, simple source of energy, but it doesn’t contain other nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. Sugars are popular in the processed food industry because they add taste, colour, bulk and thickness to food products.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glucose is the main source of fuel for our cells. When the body doesn’t need to use the glucose for energy, it stores it in the liver and muscles. This stored form of glucose is made up of many connected glucose molecules and is called glycogen.

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