nutrition

Question 1

what is the function of protein

Answer 1

build,maintain and repair body cells
fuel for producing energy(if gluecose cant be used for energy production)

Question 2

what are the food sources for protein

Answer 2

eggs
milk
beef
chicken

Question 3

Link protein to a disease

Answer 3

Overconsuming protein can make an individuals kidneys work halter to balance acid levels because protein releases amino acids. This can increase the risk of kidney disease increasing mortality rates

Question 4

what is fibre

Answer 4

required for optimal health and wellbeing of young people
travels through through the digestive system and acts like a cleaner

Question 5

what are the benefits of fibre

Answer 5

provides feelings of fulness
reduces cholestrol levels
absorbs water
prevents constipation

Question 6

food sources of fibre

Answer 6

wholemeal bread
grains or seeds
fruits and veg

Question 7

what is the function of carbohydrates

Answer 7

provides fuel for the body

Question 8

what happens when carbs are broken down

Answer 8

when carbohydrates are broken down they are turned into glucose . when glucose isn’t used its converted into fatty acids and stored as fat

Question 9

what are food sources of carbohydrates

Answer 9

foods of plant origin
vegetables
rice
bread
pasta
cereal

Question 10

what is the function of fats

Answer 10

fuel for energy
required for the development of maintenance of cell membranes

Question 11

what are monounsaturated fats

Answer 11

good fats
lower the bad cholestrol decreasing risk of atheroscelerosis

Question 12

what are food sources of monounsaturated fats

Answer 12

olive oil
avocado
canola oil
nuts

Question 13

what are polunsaturated fats

Answer 13

good fat
two types omega 3 and 6 btoh lower levels of cholestrol in the blood stream and increase good cholestrol reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease

Question 14

what are food sources of polyunsaturated fats

Answer 14

omega 3 - fish,trout,sardines
omega 6- nuts,walnuts,seeds

Question 15

what are saturated and trans fats

Answer 15

known as bad fats
increase cholestrol levels
satisfy energy

Question 16

food sources of saturated fats

Answer 16

full cream milk
cream
cheese
fried takeaway food

Question 17

food source of trans fats

Answer 17

pies
pastries
cakes

Question 18

what can trans fats contribute to

Answer 18

high cholestrol levels
high glucose levels

Question 19

what does water do

Answer 19

forms the basis of blood,digestive juices, urine,prespiration and contained in lean muscle,fat and bones

Question 20

can water be stored

Answer 20

no water cant be stored as we need fresh supplies of everyday to make up for the losses from lungs ,skin, urine and faeces

Question 21

what is water required for

Answer 21

as a medium for all chemical reactions required to provide energy
as a key component of many cells,tissues,blood and systems
and can also assist in weight management especially with sugary drinks

Question 22

what can water reduce the risk of

Answer 22

water has no kilojules which ccan reduce the risk of obesity,cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes

Question 23

what are food sources of water

Answer 23

watermelon
apple
orange
tomato
pineapple
lettuce
cucumber

Question 24

what is calcium

Answer 24

required for building of bone and other hard tissues (teeth and cartiledge) and therefore important during periods of rapid growth such as during youth

greater amount of bone density decreases chance of osteoparosis

Question 25

what are the food sources of calcium

Answer 25

milk,dairy,cheese sardines salmon green leafy vegetables like broccoli tofu

Question 26

what is sodium

Answer 26

regulates the balance between fluid in the cells and the fluid outside the cells regulates fluids like water and blood

Question 27

what can excess sodium intake lead to

Answer 27

heart failure stroke or heart attack kidney disease

Question 28

What are food sources of sodium

Answer 28

Table salt cheese fish meat

Question 29

what is Vitamin D

Answer 29

absorbs calcium from the intestine into the bloodstream

Question 30

what happens if you lack vitamin D

Answer 30

lack of vitamin d can make bones weak and brittle

Question 31

Food sources of vitamin D

Answer 31

Fish Beef Fortified orange juice

Question 32

what is iron

Answer 32

forms the 'haem' of haemoglobin which is the oxygen carrying component of blood

Question 33

what happens if someone doesn't have enough iron

Answer 33

if someone lacks a sufficent amount of iron they may develop anemia

Question 34

what are food sources of iron

Answer 34

lean red meat tofu bread fish eggs

Question 35

what is vitamin C

Answer 35

helps form blood vessels,cartilage,muscle and collagen in bones

Question 36

what is vitamin c important for

Answer 36

Vitamin C is important for fighting infection and our immune system

Question 37

what does vitamin c lower the risk of

Answer 37

vitamin c lowers the risk of anemia by absorbing iron

Question 38

what is the food source of vitamin c

Answer 38

fruit , oranges ,kiwi lemon capsicum,cauliflower, potatoes

Question 39

what is folate

Answer 39

important for for development of red blood cells

Question 40

what can deficency in folate lead to

Answer 40

deficency in folate can lead to folate deficency anemia

Question 41

what are food sources of folate

Answer 41

green leafy vegetables citrus fruits poultry and eggs many cereals breads and fruit juices