Question

the group of people who should be served more energy-giving food is

a. adults.
b. adolescents.
c. manual workers.
d. sedentary workers.

Explanation:

Analyze energy requirements of different groups

Using the Nutritional Energy Sources knowledge point

Energy-giving foods (primarily carbohydrates and fats) provide the fuel necessary for physical activity and metabolic functions. The amount of energy-giving food a person needs depends directly on their daily physical exertion levels.

• Adults (A): General energy needs vary but are typically moderate compared to highly active groups.
• Adolescents (B): Require significant energy for growth and activity, but generally less than those engaged in heavy physical labor.
• Manual workers (C): Engage in continuous, strenuous physical labor daily, requiring the highest amount of energy-giving foods to sustain their work.
• Sedentary workers (D): Spend most of their time sitting with minimal physical activity, requiring the least amount of energy-giving foods.

Therefore, manual workers require the largest portion of energy-giving foods.

Answer:

• A. adults.
• B. adolescents.
• C. manual workers. (Correct answer)
• D. sedentary workers.