Balanced Diet

Question 1

Define balanced diet

Answer 1

• diet containing all necessary food types in correct amounts and proportions to keep the body healthy

Question 2

Components of healthy diet

Answer 2

• protein
• carbs
• lipids
• water
• mineral ions
• dietary fibre
• vitamins

Question 3

Function of proteins

Answer 3

• for growth and repair

Question 4

Function of carbs

Answer 4

• for energy / respiration

Question 5

Function of fibre

Answer 5

• roughage for peristalsis
• to prevent constipation
• keep food moving

Question 6

Function of water

Answer 6

• solvent
• prevents constipation

Question 7

Function of lipids

Answer 7

• for energy storage

Question 8

Function of vitamin a

Answer 8

• maintains healthy vision
• maintains skin

Question 9

Function of vitamin c

Answer 9

• prevents scurvy
• helps absorb iron

Question 10

Function of vitamin d

Answer 10

• helps absorb calcium
• for strong bones and teeth

Question 11

Function of iron ions

Answer 11

• make haemoglobin
• which binds to and carries oxygen

Question 12

Function of calcium ions

Answer 12

• strong bones and teeth

Question 13

Sources of protein

Answer 13

• red meat
• fish
• eggs
• nuts
• spinach

Question 14

Sources of carbs

Answer 14

• bread
• rice
• pasta

Question 15

Sources of lipids

Answer 15

• oils
• nuts
• butter

Question 16

Sources of fibre

Answer 16

• whole grains (rice + oats)
• fruit + veg

Question 17

Sources of vitamin a

Answer 17

• carrots
• sweet potatoes

Question 18

Sources of vitamin c

Answer 18

• citrus fruits
• strawberries

Question 19

Sources of vitamin d

Answer 19

• sunlight (mainly)
• egg yolks
• oil fish

Question 20

Sources of iron ions

Answer 20

• red meat
• spinach

Question 21

Sources of calcium

Answer 21

• cheese
• milk
• yoghurt