2. Nutrients in food and nutrition

Question 1

What are ‘nutrients’?

Answer 1

Substances in food that keep your body healthy.

Question 2

Name the 4 main food groups.

Answer 2

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats & oils and Vitamins & minerals

Question 3

What are the two main carbohydrates we eat?

Answer 3

Sugar and starch

Question 4

Why is starch a better form of energy than sugary drinks?

Answer 4

Starch releases energy more slowly and thus last longer. Sugary drinks give you a quick burst of energy.

Question 5

What food promotes growth and repair of your body?

Answer 5

Proteins

Question 6

What food group helps your immune system fight infection?

Answer 6

Proteins

Question 7

Name some of the important foods that give us protein.

Answer 7

Meat, fish, eggs, nuts and beans

Question 8

What are saturated fats?

Answer 8

Unhealthy fats mainly from animals

Question 9

Describe the role of `Vitamin A.

Answer 9

Improve eyesight and help body fight infections.

Question 10

Describe the role of `Vitamin B.

Answer 10

Helps makes energy and red blood cells.

Question 11

Describe the role of `Vitamin C.

Answer 11

Helps fight infections

Question 12

Describe the role of `Vitamin D.

Answer 12

Helps make strong bones

Question 13

Describe the role of `Vitamin E.

Answer 13

Protects the skin

Question 14

Describe the role of `Vitamin K.

Answer 14

Helps stop bleeding

Question 15

Describe the role of `Calcium

Answer 15

Strong teeth and bones

Question 16

Describe the role of `Iron

Answer 16

Helps make red blood cells

Question 17

Describe the role of `Zinc

Answer 17

Helps you grow

Question 18

Why are processed foods generally unhealthy?

Answer 18

They usually contain extra salt, fat and sugar.

Question 19

What is the recommended amount of water we should drink each day?

Answer 19

6-8 glasses

Question 20

What role does fibre play in our diet?

Answer 20

Keeps our insides healthy and prevents constipation, diabetes and heart problems.

Question 21

What causes rickets?

Answer 21

A lack of Vitamin D in the diet.

Question 22

What causes tooth decay?

Answer 22

Too much sugar in your diet.

Question 23

What causes constipation?

Answer 23

Too little fibre in your diet.

Question 24

What causes diabetes?

Answer 24

An unhealthy diet, lack of exercise and being overweight can all contribute.