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1
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What are the 2 types of carbohydrates? Give 2 examples of each.

A

Sugars - Chocolate and sweets

Starches - Pasta and rice.

2
Q

What are carbohydrates used for?

A

Giving us energy.

3
Q

What is starch made of?

A

Glucose molecules.

4
Q

What is protein needed for?

A

Growth and repair.

5
Q

Give 3 examples of proteins.

A

Nuts, Chicken, Fish

6
Q

How many amino acids are there?

A

20 different components.

7
Q

What is fat needed for?

A

Insulation, protection and energy.

8
Q

Give 3 examples of fats.

A

Seeds, butter, oil.

9
Q

The _________ of every cell is made of fat.

A

Membrane.

10
Q

What are the 2 types of molecule that fats are made of?

A

Glycerol and fatty acids.

11
Q

What are vitamins for?

A

To keep us healthy.

12
Q

Give two examples of foods rich in vitamins.

A

Fruits and vegetables.

13
Q

Some vitamins ________ in fats so you can ____ them until needed.

A

Dissolve.

Store.

14
Q

What are minerals needed for?

A

Strong bones and teeth to keep us healthy. They provide strength and others help cells to function properly.

15
Q

What does fibre prevent?

A

Constipation.

16
Q

Give 4 examples of fibres.

A

Beans, lentils, spinach, lettuce

17
Q

Fibre is/is not a nutrient.

A

Is not a nutrient.

18
Q

Fibre is made of large _______ that your body cannot ________ these are mostly ______ cell walls.

A

Molecules
Digest
Plant

19
Q

Name 3 things water is needed for in the digestive system.

A

Transport
Sweat
Cell structure

20
Q

Of what percentage is the human body made of?

A

60%

21
Q

Water allows _______ reactions to take place in your ____.

A

Chemical

Cells

22
Q

What is a deficiency disease?

A

Diseases that occur when people don’t eat enough of an essential nutrient.

23
Q

What is the deficiency disease for protein?

A

Kwashiorkor.

24
Q

What is the deficiency disease for fat?

A

Anorexia.

25
Q

What is the deficiency disease for carbohydrates?

A

Fatigue.

26
Q

What is the deficiency disease for vitamin A?

A

Night Blindness.

27
Q

Vitamin A helps with a h_____ i_______ s______.

A

Healthy Immune System.

28
Q

Give an example of a food rich in Vitamin A.

A

Carrots

29
Q

What is the deficiency disease for Vitamin C?

A

Scurvy.

30
Q

Vitamin C helps b____ c_____ t_______.

A

Bind cells together.

31
Q

Give an example of a food rich in Vitamin C.

A

Oranges

32
Q

What is the deficiency disease for Iron (mineral)?

A

Anaemia.

33
Q

Iron (mineral) is needed to make r__ b____ c____.

A

Red blood cells.

34
Q

Give 2 examples of foods rich in Iron (mineral).

A

Red meats

Spinach

35
Q

What is the deficiency disease for Calcium?

A

Rickets

36
Q

Calcium is needed to b_____ s_____ b____.

A

Build strong bones.

37
Q

Give 3 examples of foods rich in Calcium.

A

Milk, cheese, green vegetables