Question

Spices are mainly added in our diet to

• A. enhance the taste and flavor
• B. supply energy
• C. provide us fat
• D. provide protein

Answer 1

The correct option is A

enhance the taste and flavor

The correct option is A

Explanation for the correct option:

1. A spice is a seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance primarily used for flavoring, coloring or preserving food.

Explanation for the incorrect option:

Option B

1. Energy is supplied to our body by having adequate amount of carbohydrate meal in our diet.

Option C

1. Fat is a source of essential fatty acids, which the body cannot make itself.
2. Fat helps the body absorb vitamin A, vitamin D and vitamin E.

Option D

1. Proteins are the substances found in food such as meat, fish, eggs and beans.
2. They are important for helping people and animals to grow and be healthy.

Final answer: Spices are mainly used to enhance the taste and flavor.