nutrients

Question 1

What does nutrient mean

Answer 1

Essential substances needed for the body to survive.

Question 2

define carbohydrate

Answer 2

It is a nutrient that provided energy

Question 3

define lipids

Answer 3

Nutrients that provide a store of energy inside the body.

Question 4

define protien

Answer 4

A nutrient used for growth and repair.

Question 5

define vitamin

Answer 5

An essential nutrient needed in small amounts to keep you healthy and help our body function properly

Question 6

define minerals

Answer 6

An essential nutrient needed in small amounts to keep you healthy and help our body function properly

Question 7

define fibres

Answer 7

Provides bulk to the food to keep it moving through the digestive system.

Question 8

define balanced diets

Answer 8

Eating food containing all the required nutrients in the correct amounts according to gender, age, level of activity of the individual.

Question 9

name the 5 food groups

Answer 9

1- Fruits and vegetables
2- Bread, pasta,rice and other starchy foods
3- Meat,fish,chicken and other proteins
4- Dairy and alternatives
5- Oils and spreads

Question 10

What are the 6 nutrients

Answer 10

1. Carbohydrate
2. Protein
3. lipids
4. vitamins
5. Minerals
6. Water

Question 11

is fibre considered a nutrient and why?

Answer 11

Fiber is not a nutrient because your body doesn’t have the enzymes responsible to digest it.

Question 12

what is the difference between a food group and a nutrient

Answer 12

• A food group is the family of all food of somehow the same type.
• While a Nutrient is the nutritional molecule inside the food, which you **can’t see by the bare eyes.

Question 13

Name 3 sources of protein

Answer 13

Protein can be found in foods such as eggs, meat, poultry, dairy, beans, nuts.

Question 14

How do body builders get extra protein and what do they use it for

Answer 14

Body builders need proteins to build up muscle therefore they drink protein shakes.

Question 15

What will happen if you don’t eat enough protein.

Answer 15

If you don’t eat enough protein your muscles won’t grow properly.

Question 16

What happens if you are deficient in protein

Answer 16

Oedema: Collection of fluid under the skin. It mainly occurs on the legs, feet or ankle but it can occur in any part of the body.

Question 17

How much of the plate does carbohydrate occupy?

Answer 17

1/3 of the plate

Question 18

What happens if you are deficient in carbohydrates

Answer 18

If you do not have enough carbohydrate in your diet you will often feel lethargic (tired) and will find it difficult to concentrate.

Question 19

Name 3 sources of carbohydrates

Answer 19

Bread,pasta, rice

Question 20

True or false: You need large amounts of fats to keep the body healthy.

Answer 20

False. You need small amounts of fat too keep the body healthy.

Question 21

What is the purpose of lipids

Answer 21

It protects major/delicate organs, it acts as insulation too keep the body at a safe temperature, it is also a way of storing energy in the body, as well as absorbing fat soluble vitamins (A,D,E,K)

Question 22

What happens if you have too much and too little fats.

Answer 22

• Too much fat in someone’s diet can lead to obesity ( being extremely over weight).
• Too little fat in someone’s diet will cause the body to have trouble staying at safe temperature and some vitamins might not be absorbed.

Question 23

Name 3 sources of fats

Answer 23

Oils, butter, cheese

Question 24

What is another name for fiber and why was it called that name

Answer 24

FIbre is sometime called a ‘roughage’ as it can’t be fully digested.

Question 25

What is the purpose of fibres.

Answer 25

Fibres are essential for maintaining a healthy digestive system and can help increase how quickly food passes through the gut.

Question 26

Name 3 foods that high in fibre

Answer 26

Foods that are high in fibre are vegetable, oats and whole grains products.

Question 27

What happens if you are deficient in fibres

Answer 27

A major indicator of a lack of fibre in your diet is constipation as your digestive system is unable to break down all of the food that you have eaten quickly and efficiently. 

Question 28

What food groups are a great source of vitamins and minerals

Answer 28

Fruits and vegetables

Question 29

What are foods are required for fruits and vegetables

Answer 29

A variety of different food are needed to get everything required.

Question 30

What happens if you are lacking in one type of mineral or vitamin?

Answer 30

If you are lacking in one type of mineral or vitamin the body will display different symptoms depending on what you are deficient in.

Question 31

Name the types of minerals

Answer 31

1-**Iron** 2- **Sodium** 3-**Calcium** 4-**Potassium**

Question 32

Name the function of iron

Answer 32

Iron: Formation of haemoglobin (part of red blood cells) needed for oxygen transport

Question 33

Name the function of sodium

Answer 33

maintenance of blood pressure & nerve impulses

Question 34

What is the function of calcium

Answer 34

form & maintenance of strong bones & teeth

Question 35

What is the purpose of postassuim

Answer 35

helps carry electrical signals to cells in your body. It is critical to the proper functioning of nerve and muscles cells

Question 36

Name 2 sources of iron

Answer 36

1. **Iron: Red meat, , poultry,

Question 37

Name 2 sources of potassuim

Answer 37

4. **Potassium: Bananas, oranges,

Question 38

Name 2 sources of soduim

Answer 38

2. **Sodium: Table salt, meat,

Question 39

Name 2 sources of calcuim

Answer 39

3. **Calcium: Dairy products, green leafy veg

Question 40

Name the types of vitamins

Answer 40

A B C D E K

Question 41

Name the purpose of vitamin A

Answer 41

A: Eye & skin health

Question 42

Name the purpose of vitamin B

Answer 42

B: Metabolism of macronutrients and formation of new blood cells

Question 43

Name the purpose of Vitamin C

Answer 43

Immune system, skin collagen and absorbtion of iron

Question 44

Name the purpose of Vitamin D

Answer 44

D: Strong bones & teeth

Question 45

Name The purpose of Vitamin E

Answer 45

E: Antioxidant, helps convert foods into energy

Question 46

Name the purpose of Vitamin K

Answer 46

K :Role in Blood Clotting, regulate body calcium

Question 47

Name what will happen if you are deficient in vitamin A

Answer 47

Vision loss, complications with skin,heart and lungs

Question 48

Name what will happen if you are deficient in vitamin B

Answer 48

Imbalance, neurological problems

Question 49

Name what will happen if you are deficient in vitamin C

Answer 49

lack of this will show symptoms such as: loss of teeth, sunken eyes and pale skin.

Question 50

Name what will happen if you are deficient in vitamin D

Answer 50

lack of vitamin D in your diet then the calcium you need won’t be absorbed properly and your bones will become brittle.

Question 51

Name what will happen if you are deficient in vitamin E

Answer 51

Nerve, muscle damage, muscle weakness, vision problems

Question 52

Name what will happen if you are deficient in vitamin K

Answer 52

Bruising, bleeding problems, injuries taking longer to clot.

Question 53

Name 2 sources of vitamin A

Answer 53

- **A: Yellow/Red/Orange Veg & Fruit,

Question 54

Name 2 sources of vitamin B

Answer 54

B: Meat, Poultry

Question 55

Name 2 sources of vitamin C

Answer 55

- C: Fruits & Vegetables

Question 56

Name 2 sources of Vitamin D

Answer 56

- **D: Sunlight, , Milk

Question 57

Name 2 sources of Vitamin E

Answer 57

nuts, seeds, green vegetables

Question 58

Name 2 sources of Vitamin K

Answer 58

K:Green leafy vegetables, broccli

Question 59

Name what will happen if you have calcium deficiency

Answer 59

If you are lacking in calcium, your body will show symptoms such as: brittle bones and nails

Question 60

Name what will happen if you have iron deficiency

Answer 60

shortage of breath and anemia

Question 61

Name what will happen if you have potassuim deficiency

Answer 61

Tiredness, muscle weakness, constipation

Question 62

Name what will happen if you have Sodium deficiency

Answer 62

Muscle cramps, nausua, dizziness

Question 63

Name the function of water

Answer 63

Function: Protects body organs and tissues. Carries nutrients and oxygen to cells. Lubricates joints. Lessens burden on the kidneys and liver by flushing out waste products.

Question 64

Name sources of water

Answer 64

Water and any foods that contain water such as: Watermelon and strawberries.

Question 65

Name the deficiency of water

Answer 65

Deficiency: Fatigue, nausea, headache, constipation and dehydration.