Diet And Digestion

Question 1

Explain what Malnutrition means

Answer 1

When a person isn’t getting enough or too much of a particular nutrient group

Question 2

Explain what Starvation means

Answer 2

This is when someone isn’t getting enough of any food group

Question 3

What are good sources of carbohydrates(sugar and starch)

Answer 3

Starch- Potatoes, Bread and rice

Sugar-Lactose in Milk

Question 4

What is the use of carbohydrates

Answer 4

To provide energy

Question 5

What is the use of Protein?

Answer 5

Used for growth and repair

Question 6

What is a good source of protein?

Answer 6

Chicken, fish and beans

Question 7

What would be a deficiency problem if you lacked in protein?

Answer 7

Kwashiorkor

Question 8

What is the use for fat?

Answer 8

Energy insulation

Question 9

What are good sources of fat?

Answer 9

Fried foods, butter and bacon

Question 10

What is a deficiency of fat?

Answer 10

If too much consumed, it may lead to obesity

Question 11

What is the use for calcium?

Answer 11

To maintain strong bones and teeth

Question 12

What are good sources of calcium?

Answer 12

Milk and cheese

Question 13

What deficiency problem may occur is not enough calcium is consumed?

Answer 13

Rickets

Question 14

What are the two minerals?

Answer 14

Iron and Calcium

Question 15

What is the use for iron?

Answer 15

To form haemoglobin which gives healthy red blood cells their colour. These cells carry oxygen

Question 16

What is a good source of iron?

Answer 16

Red meat or green veg

Question 17

What condition may develop if not enough iron is consumed?

Answer 17

Anaemia

Question 18

What is a good source of vitamin A?

Answer 18

Carrots

Question 19

What is the use for vitamin A?

Answer 19

Essential for good eyesight

Question 20

What is a good source of vitamin C?

Answer 20

Citrus Fruits

Question 21

What is the use for vitamin C?

Answer 21

Healthy gums and teeth

Question 22

What are good sources of vitamin D?

Answer 22

Sunlight, oily fish

Question 23

What is the use of vitamin D?

Answer 23

Absorption of calcium for bones and teeth

Question 24

What are good sources of fibre?

Answer 24

Wholemeal bread, cereal

Question 25

What is the use of fibre?

Answer 25

Adds bulk to food and helps keep guts healthy

Question 26

What happens if fat gets stuck in a vessels going to the brain?

Answer 26

It causes a stroke

Question 27

What are the 7 nutrient groups?

Answer 27

Carbohydrates,Protein,Fats,Vitamins,Minerals,Water,Fibre