Diet and Metabolic Rate

Question 1

What are the five important nutrients?

Answer 1

Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and mineral ions.

Question 2

What are carbohydrates used for?

Answer 2

Carbohydrates release energy.

Question 3

What are fats used for?

Answer 3

Fats help keep warm and release energy.

Question 4

What are proteins used for?

Answer 4

Proteins are used for growth , cell repair and cell replacement.

Question 5

What are mineral ions and vitamins used for?

Answer 5

They are used for keeping your skin, bones, blood and everything else generally healthy.

Question 6

What is fibre used for?

Answer 6

You need enough fibre to keep everything moving smoothly through your digestive system.

Question 7

Name two sources you can find carbohydrates in.

Answer 7

Pasta, rice +

Question 8

Name two sources you can find fats in.

Answer 8

Butter, oily fish +

Question 9

Name two sources you can find protein in.

Answer 9

Meat, fish +

Question 10

Name a source for which you can find vitamin C’s and D’s.

Answer 10

Vitamin C; is found in oranges.

Vitamin D; is found in eggs.

Question 11

Name two types of minerals and what sources they can be found in.

Answer 11

Calcium; is found in milk.

Iron; is found in red meat.