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Nutrition in Humans: Balanced Diet, Digestion and Absorption
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

A student in Trinidad prepared a meal of pelau (rice, pigeon peas, and chicken) with a side of callaloo. Which nutrient class is MOST abundant in the pigeon peas?

  1. Carbohydrates
  2. Proteins
  3. Lipids
  4. Vitamins
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✓ Answer: BProteins
Award 1 mark for identifying that legumes such as pigeon peas are rich sources of plant protein. A is incorrect — while peas contain some carbohydrates, they are classified as protein-rich foods. C is incorrect — lipids are found in oils and fatty foods, not primarily in peas. D is incorrect — although peas contain vitamins, they are not the most abundant nutrient class.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which enzyme begins the chemical digestion of starch in the human digestive system?

  1. Pepsin
  2. Lipase
  3. Amylase
  4. Trypsin
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✓ Answer: CAmylase
Award 1 mark for identifying salivary amylase as the enzyme that begins starch digestion in the mouth. A is incorrect — pepsin digests proteins in the stomach. B is incorrect — lipase digests fats. D is incorrect — trypsin digests proteins in the small intestine.
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