Nutrients

Question 1

Name the 3 Macro Nutrients

Answer 1

Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat

Question 2

Name the 2 Micro nutrients (minerals)

Answer 2

Calcium, Iron

Question 3

Name (at least 3) sources of Protein

Answer 3

Fish, Beans, Tofu, Chicken, Meat, nuts and seeds

Question 4

What are the function/benefits of protein

Answer 4

Repair cells, tissues, muscles. Growth (more in younger people) and Energy

Question 5

What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are lacking protein?

Answer 5

Lack of growth (more in younger people). Tiredness /lack of energy.

Question 6

What are sources of Fat?

Answer 6

Cheese, butter, Bacon Beef, avocado

Question 7

What are the function/benefits of Fat

Answer 7

Helps to keep us warm and protects our vital organs

Question 8

What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are lacking Fat?

Answer 8

To much saturate fat may lead to Obesity and/or coronary heart fisease (CHD)

Question 9

What are some sources of Carbohydrates?

Answer 9

Healthy- Pasta, Rice, Bread, breakfast cereals
Unhealthy- Sweets, Chocolate, Fizzy Drinks

Question 10

What are the function/benefits of Carbohydrates?

Answer 10

Carbohydrates is our main source of energy

Question 11

What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are don’t have the right amount of Carboydrates?

Answer 11

Too little can lead to lack of energy. Too much can lead to obesity and/or dental carries/cavitiys

Question 12

What are the sources of Calcium?

Answer 12

Cheese, Milk, yoghurt, Kale, Spinach, Sesame seeds

Question 13

What are the function/benefits of Calcium?

Answer 13

Calcium helps to build strong bones and teeth.

Question 14

What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are lacking Calcium?

Answer 14

Lack of calcium can lead to weak and brittle bones. This can lead to osteoporosis in old age.

Question 15

What are sources of Iron?

Answer 15

Red meat, tofu, yolk from eggs, lentils, leafy greens

Question 16

What are the function/benefits of iron?

Answer 16

To help carry oxygen around the body. Helps to create red blood cells.

Question 17

What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are lacking Iron?

Answer 17

A lack of iron can cause fatigue/tiredness. Over time this can lead to anemia.

Question 18

Name the 4 vitamins we studied?

Answer 18

Vitamin A, B, C, D

Question 19

What are sources of Vitamin A?

Answer 19

Carrot, Liver, Spinach, eggs, oily fish, sweet potato.

Question 20

What are the functions/benefits of Vitamin A?

Answer 20

Helps you eyes to adjust to the dark. helps to maintain healthy skin.

Question 21

What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are lacking Vitamin A?

Answer 21

Dry infected skin and can lead to reduced vision in dim light or night blindness.

Question 22

What are sources of Vitamin B?

Answer 22

Meat, Liver, eggs, bread, fish, Fortified cereal.

Question 23

What are the function/ benefits of Vitamin B?

Answer 23

Helps to release energy from food. Supports a healthy nervous system.

Question 24

What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are lacking Vitamin B?

Answer 24

Tiredness/fatigue. Slow growth in children.

Question 25

What are sources of Vitamin C?

Answer 25

Oranges, Kiwi, Lemon, Blueberries, Pepper, Strawberries, cucumbers, watermelons.

Question 26

What are the function/benefits of Vitamin C?

Answer 26

Helps to heal cuts and wounds. Helps to supports a healthy immune system.

Question 27

What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are lacking Vitamin C?

Answer 27

Cuts and wounds fail to heal/ take longer to. Can lead to higher risk of Cancers and CHD in later life.

Question 28

What are sources of Vitamin D?

Answer 28

Sun, Egg yolk, oily fish, fortified foods.

Question 29

What are the function/benefits of Vitamin D?

Answer 29

helps your body to adsorb calcium phosphate, to form strong bones and teeth. This is called a interrelationship.

Question 30

What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are lacking Vitamin D?

Answer 30

Weak/brittle bones and teeth. This could lead to osteoporosis in old age.

Question 31

What are the two 'Essential to life' non-nutrients?

Answer 31

Water and Fibre.

Question 32

What are the sources of Water?

Answer 32

Water, Juice, fruits and vegetables, tea and coffee.

Question 33

What are the function/benefits of water?

Answer 33

Vital to life- Required for all body fluids: blood, sweat, urine, digestive juices. Combines with fibre to prevent constipation.

Question 34

What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are lacking Water?

Answer 34

Dehydration which can lead to confusion, headaches, dry mouth, lack of concentration. Could lead to constipation.

Question 35

What are sources of fibre?

Answer 35

Fruits, vegetables, seeds, oats, bread.

Question 36

What are the function/benefits of fibre?

Answer 36

Removes toxins and waste from body. Helps to prevent constipation.

Question 37

What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are lacking Fibre?

Answer 37

Can lead to constipation, diverticulitis and bowel cancer.