Nutrients and Digestion Flashcards by Reuben Puckle | Brainscape

Q

Carbohydrates are for?

A

Energy

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Protein is for?

A

Growth and repair

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Fat is for?

A

Storing energy

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Water is for?

A

Chemical reactions

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Vitamins are for?

A

Making cells work

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Fibre is for?

A

Keeping bowels working

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Why do we mix food with saliva?

A

So it is easier to break down and transport

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Name two parts of the digestive system

A

Intestines
Stomach
Liver
Oesophagus

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Calcium is for?

A

Healthy/strong teeth and bones

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Sugar is for?

A

Energy

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What does KJ stands for?

A

Kilo Joules

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What do Kilo Joules measure?

A

Energy

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Name a source of fat

A

Milk
Yogurt
(dairy products)

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Name a source of protein

A

Fish or Nuts or other

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Name a source of starch

A

Bread or pasta or rice

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Q

Name two adaptations of the villi

A

Large surface area

Good blood supply

Q

What causes Beriberi?

A

Lack of vitamin B-1

Q

What is Kwashiorkir caused by?

A

Lack of protein

Q

How can someone treat type II diabetes?

A

Excersise

Q

What do enzymes do?

A

Speed up reactions

Q

What do you use to test for starch?

A

Iodine

Q

What do you use to test for sugar?

A

Be edicts solution