Functions & Sources

Question 1

function of protein

Answer 1

helps with the growth, repair and maintenance of body cells and tissues

Question 2

sources of protein

Answer 2

• meat
• eggs

Question 3

function of carbohydrates

Answer 3

provides energy for all bodily activities

Question 4

souces of carbohydrates

Answer 4

• rice
• sweet potato

Question 5

function of fat

Answer 5

provides warmth

Question 6

sources of fat

Answer 6

• butter
• meat

Question 7

function of vitamin A

Answer 7

for the maintenance of healthy skin

Question 8

sources of vitamin A

Answer 8

• milk
• cheese

Question 9

function of vitamin B (1,2,3)

Answer 9

helps release energy from carbs

Question 10

sources of vitamin B (1,2,3)

Answer 10

• fortified breakfast cereals
• liver, kidney

Question 11

function of vitamin B12

Answer 11

makes red blood cells which carry oxygen around the body

Question 12

sources of vitamin B12

Answer 12

• all animal foods
• fortified breakfast cereals

Question 13

function of vitamin C

Answer 13

makes connective tissue to bind body cells together

Question 14

sources of vitamin C

Answer 14

• orange juice
• citrus fruits

Question 15

function of vitamin D

Answer 15

allows for the proper formation of bones and teeth

Question 16

sources of vitamin D

Answer 16

• UV rays from the sun
• cod liver oil

Question 17

function of vitamin E

Answer 17

to prevent specific cancers and heart disease

Question 18

sources of vitamin E

Answer 18

• eggs
• nuts

Question 19

function of vitamin K

Answer 19

needed to help blood clots and wounds heal

Question 20

sources of vitamin K

Answer 20

• green leafy veg
• vegetable oil

Question 21

function of folic acid

Answer 21

ensures unborn babies grow and develop properly

Question 22

sources of folic acid

Answer 22

• green leafy veg
• wholegrain cereals

Question 23

function of phosphorus

Answer 23

works with calcium to make calcium phosphate which makes bones and teeth strong

Question 24

sources of phosphorus

Answer 24

• fish
• dairy products

Question 25

function of calcium

Answer 25

required for the development of bones and teeth

Question 26

sources of calcium

Answer 26

• milk
• cheese

Question 27

function of iron

Answer 27

needed to produce haemoglobin which gives red blood cells their colour

Question 28

sources of iron

Answer 28

• red meat
• kidney
• liver

Question 29

function of sodium

Answer 29

needed for correct muscle and nerve activity

Question 30

sources of sodium

Answer 30

• bacon
• table salt
• crisps (or other savoury convenience foods)