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Question 1

What are the 5 main nutrients

Answer 1

Minerals
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fat
Vitamins

Question 2

How many litres should men drink a day

Answer 2

2 litres

Question 3

How many litres should women drink a day

Answer 3

1.6 litres

Question 4

What are the 4 functions of water in the body

Answer 4

Transports nutrients
Gets rid of waste
Protects + lubricates joints, eyes + throat
Evaporates from the skin when you get too hot (sweat)

Question 5

What are 4 causes of dehydration

Answer 5

Not drinking enough
Vomiting
Sweating
Diarrhoea

Question 6

What are 5 symptoms of dehydration

Answer 6

Dry mouth
Thirsty
Headache
Tiredness
Lack of concentration
Dark urine

Question 7

If you have a deficiency in dietary fibre what 3 things could it lead to

Answer 7

Constipation
Bowel cancer
Diverticular disease

Question 8

What are some sources of dietary fibre

Answer 8

Brown rice
Potato’s with skin
Nuts + seeds
Whole grain pasta
Cereal
Fruits + veg with skins

Question 9

What is the Aimed daily intake of dietary fibre

Answer 9

30g

Question 10

What are the three macronutrients

Answer 10

Carbohydrates
Protein
Fat

Question 11

What is the function of protein

Answer 11

Rapid growth during adolescence + childhood
Repair + maintenance of all Body cells and tissue at all stages in life

Question 12

What are 4 Animal sources of protein

Answer 12

Fish
Meat
Egg
Chicken

Question 13

What are some plant sources of protein

Answer 13

Broccoli
Lentils
Oats
Nuts + seeds
Beans

Question 14

If there is a very large excess intake of protein what may it damage

Answer 14

Your kidneys

Question 15

What is the function of fat

Answer 15

A concentrated source of energy
Insulate the body to maintain the body temperature (37°)
Protect vital organs (eg. Kidneys)

Question 16

What are some sources of saturated fats (usually from animal sources)

Answer 16

Butter
Cheese
Red meat
Palm oils
Cream

Question 17

What are some sources of unsaturated fats (usually from plant sources)

Answer 17

Olive oil
Sunflower oil
Avocados

Question 18

What are some effects of excess intake of saturated fat

Answer 18

Coronary heart disease

Question 19

What may too much fat of any kind lead to

Answer 19

Obesity

Question 20

What is the function of carbohydrates

Answer 20

Supply’s the body with energy

Question 21

What are some sources of starchy carbohydrates (slow release of energy)

Answer 21

Potato’s
Rice
Bread
Pasta
Cereals
Cous cous

Question 22

What are some sources of sugary carbohydrates (releases energy quickly)

Answer 22

Processed foods
Cakes
Sweets
Desserts
Fizzy drinks

Question 23

What 2 things can excess sugar lead to

Answer 23

Tooth decay + obesity

Question 24

What is iron needed to form and what does it do

Answer 24

Haemoglobin which gives healthy red blood cells their colour

Question 25

What is iron needed to prevent and what does it do

Answer 25

Anaemia which makes you feel tired and look pale

Question 26

What are the two different types of iron

Answer 26

Haem iron (usually found in animal foods) + non haem iron (usually found in plant foods)

Question 27

What are some sources of haem iron

Answer 27

Beef Fish Lamb Pork Liver Red meat

Question 28

What are some sources of non-haem iron (cannot be absorbed without vitamin C)

Answer 28

Vegetables Eggs Beans Dried fruit Pulses

Question 29

What is the function for vitamin C

Answer 29

Helps the body absorb iron into the bloodstream Boosts the immune system + helps avoid minor infections (eg. Flu + colds) It is an antioxidant vitamin which helps the body against serious diseases (eg. Scurvy + anemia)

Question 30

What are some sources of vitamin C (only found in fruits + veg)

Answer 30

Oranges Lemons Strawberries Blackcurrants Broccoli

Question 31

What are 2 functions of calcium in the body

Answer 31

Forms strong bones + teeth in children + adolescence To maintain strong bones + teeth in adults

Question 32

What are 3 dairy sources of calcium

Answer 32

Milk Yogurt Cheese

Question 33

What is the function of vitamin D

Answer 33

Allows the body to absorb and use calcium (therefore works with calcium to maintain strong bones + teeth)

Question 34

What are 3 sources of vitamin D

Answer 34

Oily fish (eg. Salmon) Red meat Egg yolks

Question 35

What is an advantage of processed food

Answer 35

Easy to cook + can be stored away for an extended amount of time

Question 36

What is a disadvantage of processed foods

Answer 36

More expensive, they may be high in sugar, fat or salt, they may have low nutritional value + people may not want to eat food that contains additives

Question 37

What bone disease mainly occurs in elderly women when calcium leaves their bones

Answer 37

Osteoporosis

Question 38

What bone disease occurs in children caused by a deficiency in calcium

Answer 38

Rickets

Question 39

What disease occurs mainly in developing countries caused by a protein deficiency

Answer 39

Kwashiorkor

Question 40

What deficiency disease occurred mostly amongst sailors + pirates on board ships that sailed longer than fruit + veg that could be stored

Answer 40

Scurvy

Question 41

The proper name for Vitamin D

Answer 41

calciferol

Question 42

What is the name of the company based in Comber that produces cook-chill potato and vegetable products

Answer 42

Mash direct