Exam Questions Difficult Flashcards
Lost four functions of protein
Growth Repair Homojes Enzymes Muscles
Explain the term essential amino acid
Amino acids that you need to have. Found in hbv protein
Four functions of fat
Heat
Energy
Fullness
Protects delicate organs
Four examples of how we could reduce fat in our diets
Cut visible fat off meat
Choose low fat milk and cheese
Fry in vegetable oil rather than Normal oil
Grill, steam and boil foods rather than frying
Write a note on dietary fibre (source function, how it works in body)
Fibre is a very important part of our diets. It’s function is to prevent constipation. When fibre is in the body, it mixes with water and gets bulky. This allows peristalsis (a muscular movement) to work, preventing constipation. Water in the diet is just as important as fibre as the work together. Sources of fibre are brown bread, brown rice, and fruit and vegetables
B group
- sources
- functions
- deficiency disease
-release of energy from food
Healthy nerves
-milk, red meat
-Beri-beri, ntd
Vitamin C
Sources
Functions
Deficiency disease
Healthy gums
Healthy skin
Fruit and veg
Scurvy
Rough dry skin
What dos the term hypervitaminosis mean
Is having an access a Amount of vitamin A or D and it can reach toxic levels
Four functions of water
Prevents dehydration
Satisfies thirst
Helps digestion
Part of most body fluids
What is energy balance
Having an equal energy input to energy output
What are empty kilocalories
Is when a food only provides energy it provides empty kilocalories
State one consumer right and one consumer responsibility
Right to choice
Responsibility to research before buying
Explain rubbing in method
Fat is rubbed into dry ingredients and then liquid is followed
Seasoning method
Sprinkle seasons such as salt onto food to add flavour
Why it’s important to have healthy teeth
Makes appearance prettier
Prevent tooth decay
Saves money on dentist visits where you have to get fillings etc
