Nutrition Key Words Definitions

Question 1

Nutrient

Answer 1

Something that provides nourishment to keep going in life and keep growing

Question 2

Elements

Answer 2

The elements in cooking e.g. the 4 basic elements: salt, fat, acid and heat

Question 3

Composition

Answer 3

Putting stuff together

Question 4

Classification

Answer 4

Arranging things into groups based on characteristics.

Question 5

Source

Answer 5

A place,person or thing where something originates

Question 6

Deficiency

Answer 6

A lack of essential nutrients

Question 7

Nutrients

Answer 7

Chemical substances that make up food. When digested, they allow the body to function properly.

Question 8

Functions

Answer 8

These are the jobs a nutrient carries out in the body. E.g, carbohydrates provide the body with heat and energy.

Question 9

What is an essential amino acid?

Answer 9

Is a protein we must get from food because we cannot make it

Question 10

What are the functions of protein

Answer 10

It helps with the growth of all body cells e.g. skin bones and the repair of worn out or damaged cells e.g. cuts.

Question 11

Classify protein in two groups

Answer 11

The two groups of protein are high biological value and low biological value

Question 12

The amount of protein required by each person is determined by there…

Answer 12

Weight

Question 13

What are the elements of protein

Answer 13

The elements are: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen