8a - Food and Nutrition - Nutrients

Question 1

In science the word diet means?

Answer 1

It means what you eat

Question 2

Your diet provides ______ _______________ for your body

Answer 2

Your diet provides raw materials for your body

Question 3

What are food substances that provide raw materials called?

Answer 3

Nutrients

Question 4

Examples of nutrients

Answer 4

Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals

Question 5

What are the two main types of carbohydrates?

Answer 5

Starch and Sugar

Question 6

Liquid fats are called ________

Answer 6

Liquid fats are called oils

Question 7

Fibre is made from plant cell walls and is not used by the body, what does it do for us?

Answer 7

It moves through the intestines and stops them from getting blocked

Question 8

How can you compare foods via nutrients?

Answer 8

Through per 100grams not per serving

Question 9

How do you test for starch?

Answer 9

Add 2 drops of iodine solution, if starch is present there will be a blue-black colour

Question 10

How do you test for protein?

Answer 10

Add 5 drops of Biuret solution, if protein is present you will see a purple colour in a few minutes

Question 11

How do you test for fats?

Answer 11

Rub a sample on white paper. Hold against light, if there is a greasy mark fat is present