1) Food Nutrition and Health

Question 1

What is the main macronutrient provided by bread pasta rice and potatoes?

Answer 1

Carbohydrates

Question 2

What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?

Answer 2

To provide the body with energy

Question 3

Starch is a type of carbohydrate. Name two foods that are high in starch.

Answer 3

Potatoes bread pasta rice cereals fruit vegetables

Question 4

State one negative health implication of eating too much sugar.

Answer 4

Obesity. Tooth decay or type 2 diabetes.

Question 5

Explain what a simple carbohydrate is.

Answer 5

A simple sugar is digested quickly leading to short bursts of energy from spikes in blood sugar

Question 6

Give an example of a simple carbohydrate.

Answer 6

Honey. Sugar. Fruit.

Question 7

Explain what a complex carbohydrate is.

Answer 7

Take longer to digest. Provide a gradual increase to blood sugar levels and a steady release of energy.

Question 8

What is the scientific name for a simple carbohydrate?

Answer 8

Monosaccharide

Question 9

What is the scientific name for a complex carbohydrate?

Answer 9

Polysaccharides

Question 10

What is the scientific name for a carbohydrate with 2 molecules?

Answer 10

Disaccharides

Question 11

What is the function of fibre in the diet?

Answer 11

Helps keep the digestive system healthy and prevents constipation

Question 12

What are the building blocks that make up protein?

Answer 12

Amino acids

Question 13

Name the building blocks that can not be made by the body

Answer 13

Essential amino acids

Question 14

How many amino acids are considered ‘essential’?

Answer 14

8

Question 15

Explain the term ‘Low Biological Value’ protein

Answer 15

A protein that is missing one or more of the essential amino acids

Question 16

Explain the term ‘High Biological Value’ protein

Answer 16

A protein that contains all of the essential amino acids

Question 17

Explain the term ‘Protein Complementation’

Answer 17

When two ‘ Low Biological Value’ proteins are eaten together to provide all of the essential amino acids

Question 18

What is the function of fat in the diet?

Answer 18

Protect vital organs. Acts as insulation for the body. Provides fat-soluable vitamins A D E and K.

Question 19

Name the fat-soluable vitamins.

Answer 19

A D E and K

Question 20

Name the risk associated with a deficiency in Vitamin D

Answer 20

Rickets or Osteoporosis. Bones become brittle

Question 21

Name a health risk associated with a deficiency in Vitamin E

Answer 21

Sight problems and weak muscles

Question 22

What is the function of salt (sodium) in our diet?

Answer 22

Controls the bodies water content and helps nerves and muscles function.

Question 23

Give an example of a health problem from having too much salt in our diet

Answer 23

High blood pressure. Heart disease. Stroke.

Question 24

What is the function of Iron in the body?

Answer 24

Forms haemoglobin / red blood cells.

Question 25

Identify one health risk of not having enough iron in the diet

Answer 25

Anaemia

Question 26

Why is iron particularly important for teenage girls?

Answer 26

Menstruation

Question 27

Give an example of a food that is high in iron

Answer 27

Spinach. Broccoli. Red Meat.

Question 28

Why does teenagers need a higher amount of protein?

Answer 28

To help with growth spurts and muscle development.

Question 29

Why is it important to eat Vitamin C alongside Iron

Answer 29

Vitamin C helps absorb iron

Question 30

What does CHD stand for?

Answer 30

Coronary Heart Disease

Question 31

Give two risk factors of Coronary Heart Disease

Answer 31

High blood pressure. Lack of exercise. Smoking. Eating lots of unsaturated fats.

Question 32

Identify a health problem associated with a high consumption of fat.

Answer 32

Weight gain. CHD. Heart Attacks. Angina.

Question 33

What does BMR stand for?

Answer 33

Basal Metabolic Rate