science biology nutrient

Question 1

Why are carbohydrates important?

Answer 1

provides energy that get turned into simple sugars when digested

Question 2

Lipids job

Answer 2

source of energy, provides layer of insulation, and protects organs

Question 3

protein job

Answer 3

Repair body tissue , make new cells, muscle organs and immune system are made up of proteins

Question 4

Vitamin A job

Answer 4

good eyesight

Question 5

vitamin D job

Answer 5

healthy teeth and bones

Question 6

minerals job

Answer 6

keeping your bones, muscles, heart, and brain working properly

Question 7

Water job

Answer 7

cells made up of water ,

Question 8

fibre job

Answer 8

Carbohydrate micronutrient is important to pass out feces add bulk to food

Question 9

How do you test for starch?

Answer 9

iodine solution , the food will turn dark blue black if it contains starch

Question 10

How do you test for lipid?

Answer 10

Ethanol solution

Question 11

How do you test for sugar?

Answer 11

benedict solution in food solution , heat tube
solution turns orange-red in food contains sugar

Question 12

How do you test for protein?

Answer 12

copper sulfate solution , sodium hydroxide solution, food turns purple if contains proteins

Question 13

how is the energy from food measured?

Answer 13

kilojoules

Question 14

Why is it unhealthy to be unhealthy?

Answer 14

poor immune system , lack of energy , suffer from lack of vitamins and minerals

Question 15

Why is it unhealthy to be overweight?

Answer 15

Heart disease stroke, diabetes and cancers

Question 16

What are vitamin and mineral deficiencies?

Answer 16

cancer, diabetes, and heart disease

Question 17

What is the digestive system?

Answer 17

digestion is a complicated process. It involves many organs working together. These organs pull the nutrients from what you eat and drink that your body needs. Keeping your digestive system healthy and working well supports your overall health.

Question 18

What does the mouth do?

Answer 18

Food is chewed and mixed with saliva; teath breaks down the food into small cubes?

Question 19

Gullet function?

Answer 19

Food is passed down this tube.

Question 20

Small intestine function?

Answer 20

Only food that can be digested goes down this far. this organ absorbs nutrients

Question 21

Rectum function?

Answer 21

Feces are stored here until they leave the body

Question 22

Anus function?

Answer 22

to push the feces out

Question 23

Villi function?

Answer 23

Tiny hair-like projections that line the inside of the small intestine. They contain blood vessels and help absorb nutrients

Question 24

medicial drugs?

Answer 24

Medical drugs are used in medicine; they benefit your health and treat symptoms

Question 25

Recreational drugs?

Answer 25

recreational drugs are used for enjoyment; they have no health benefitand can be harmful

Question 26

legal recreational drugs?

Answer 26

alcohol and tobacco

Question 27

What happens if you stop taking recreational drugs after your body is dependent on them?

Answer 27

Withdrawl symptons

Question 28

What are withdrawal symptoms?

Answer 28

headaches anxiety and sweat

Question 29

How many units of alcohol can women drink a day

Answer 29

2 units

Question 30

How many units of alcohol can men drink a day?

Answer 30

3 units

Question 31

What's in tobacco smoke?

Answer 31

Tar , nicotine and carbon monoxide

Question 32

What is tar?

Answer 32

dark, thick, flammable liquid distilled from wood or coal

Question 33

What is the process of lipids being broken down?

Answer 33

broken down in to fatty acids and glycerol and is broken down by the enzyme, lipase.

Question 34

What is amylase?

Answer 34

Enzyme that breaks down starch

Question 35

What is protease?

Answer 35

Enzyme that breaks down protein