Defentions

Question 1

Source

Answer 1

Food a nutrient is found on

Question 2

Function

Answer 2

Job a nutrient has in the body

Question 3

Diet

Answer 3

Food we eat on a day to day basis

Question 4

Nutrient

Answer 4

Substance found in food that has a specific function for the body

Question 5

Defiiancy

Answer 5

Not getting enough of a nutrient

Question 6

Excess

Answer 6

To much of a nutrient

Question 7

Food

Answer 7

Anything we eat or drink

Question 9

What are socal hours?

Answer 9

Socal hours refer to specific times designated for social activities.

Question 10

What is a role?

Answer 10

A role is a function or position that someone has in a specific context.

Question 11

What is a command?

Answer 11

A command is an authoritative order or instruction.

Question 12

What is a nutrient?

Answer 12

A nutrient is a substance found in food that has a function in the body.

Question 13

What does ‘excess’ mean in nutrition?

Answer 13

Excess refers to having too much of a nutrient.

Question 14

What does ‘deficient’ mean?

Answer 14

Deficient means not having enough of a nutrient.

Question 15

What is food?

Answer 15

Food is anything we eat or drink.

Question 16

What is nutrition?

Answer 16

Nutrition is the study of food and its effects on the body.

Question 17

What does a nurse do?

Answer 17

A nurse works alongside doctors to monitor and advise patients.

Question 18

What conditions do nurses support patients with?

Answer 18

Nurses support patients with dietary conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

Question 19

What is the role of a dietitian?

Answer 19

A dietitian advises groups and individuals about diets and caters in hospitals and nursing homes.

Question 20

What is the role of a JP?

Answer 20

A JP is the first point of contact, listens to patient symptoms, diagnoses, and prescribes treatment.

Question 21

What are the main nutrients?

Answer 21

The main nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

Question 22

What additional components are needed for body function?

Answer 22

Water and dietary fiber are also needed for the body to function.

Question 23

What percentage of the body is water?

Answer 23

70% of the body is water.

Question 24

How much water should women drink daily?

Answer 24

Women should drink 1.8 liters of water a day.

Question 25

How much water should men drink daily?

Answer 25

Men should drink 2 liters of water a day.

Question 27

What are some water sources?

Answer 27

Soup, milk, custard, smoothies, and cooked pasta.

Question 28

What is the role of water in the body?

Answer 28

Water transports nutrients around the body and helps rid of waste.

Question 29

What causes dehydration?

Answer 29

Causes include sweating, sports, high temperatures, low fluid intake, and vomiting.

Question 30

What are symptoms of dehydration?

Answer 30

Symptoms include headache, dry mouth, and confusion.

Question 31

What is dietary fiber?

Answer 31

Dietary fiber is only found in plant foods and absorbs water.

Question 32

What are the short-term effects of low dietary fiber?

Answer 32

Short-term effects include constipation.

Question 33

What are the long-term effects of low dietary fiber?

Answer 33

Long-term effects include bowel cancer and diverticular disease.

Question 34

How much dietary fiber should one eat daily?

Answer 34

It is recommended to eat 30g of dietary fiber a day.

Question 35

What are some sources of dietary fiber?

Answer 35

Sources include brown rice, potatoes with skin, and whole grain pasta.

Question 36

What are the main functions of protein?

Answer 36

Repairs and maintains body cells and tissues, provides energy, and insulates the body.

Question 37

What do carbohydrates supply?

Answer 37

Energy.

Question 38

What are some examples of animal protein sources?

Answer 38

Pork, poultry, eggs, and cheese.

Question 39

What are some examples of plant protein sources?

Answer 39

Chickpeas, kidney beans, lentils, and nuts.

Question 40

What are some examples of carbohydrate sources?

Answer 40

Bread, pasta, rice, and couscous.

Question 41

What is a potential consequence of consuming too much saturated fat?

Answer 41

Obesity.

Question 42

What vitamins and minerals are important for health?

Answer 42

Iron, vitamin C, calcium, and vitamin D.

Question 43

What role does iron play in the body?

Answer 43

Forms hemoglobin, which gives red blood cells their color and carries oxygen around the body.

Question 44

What can iron deficiency lead to?

Answer 44

Anemia, tiredness, and pale skin.

Question 46

What is haem iron?

Answer 46

Haem iron is easily absorbed by our blood. ## Footnote Found in sources like beef, lamb, and pork.

Question 47

What is non-haem iron?

Answer 47

Non-haem iron can be found in plant foods. ## Footnote Examples include eggs, nuts, cereals, and dried fruits.

Question 48

What role does vitamin C play in iron absorption?

Answer 48

Vitamin C helps absorb non-haem iron. ## Footnote Sources include peppers, oranges, and berries.

Question 49

What are the benefits of vitamin C?

Answer 49

1. Helps absorb non-haem iron. 2. Boosts immune system. 3. Helps protect against cancer.

Question 50

What are the advantages of processed food?

Answer 50

Advantages include saving time and providing variety to the diet.

Question 51

What are the disadvantages of processed food?

Answer 51

Disadvantages include being expensive and low in nutritional value.

Question 52

What are some examples of unhealthy ingredients in processed foods?

Answer 52

Fat (fruit syrup), salt (pizza), and sugar (cream cakes).

Question 53

What bone disease affects women?

Answer 53

Osteoporosis

Question 54

What condition affects children due to vitamin D deficiency?

Answer 54

Rickets

Question 55

What is the name for vitamin D?

Answer 55

Cholecalciferol

Question 56

What is an example of a canned product?

Answer 56

Soup, fruit juice, milk

Question 57

What are examples of cooked chilled foods?

Answer 57

Apple crumble, lasagna, pizza

Question 58

What are examples of dried foods?

Answer 58

Coffee, pot noodles, raisins

Question 59

What are examples of jarred products?

Answer 59

Jam, pasta sauce, chutney

Question 60

What are examples of frozen foods?

Answer 60

Peas, chicken nuggets, salad, biscuits, crisps

Question 61

What protein deficiency is associated with kwashiorkor?

Answer 61

Protein deficiency

Question 62

What condition is associated with pirates?

Answer 62

Scurvy