Question

1. tick (✓) the correct answer.

(a) which of the following would be the best fluid to stay hydrated?
i) sports drinks ii) juice iii) water iv) milk
(b) identify the food group that will increase the calories of a food item three times if fried in it.
i) carbohydrates ii) fats iii) proteins iv) minerals

Explanation:

(a) Water is the most natural and widely - recommended fluid for general hydration as it is easily absorbed and does not contain added sugars or other substances that may have negative impacts in excess. Sports drinks are useful for intense physical activity to replace electrolytes, juice has sugar and milk is more for nutrition than basic hydration.
(b) Fats have a high - calorie density. When a food item is fried in fat, it absorbs the fat, significantly increasing its calorie content. Carbohydrates, proteins, and minerals do not have the same high - calorie density as fats and do not cause such a dramatic increase in calories when used for frying.

Answer:

(a) iii) Water
(b) ii) Fats