AOS_2

Question 1

carbohydrate

Answer 1

• preferred source of energy
• provides 16kJ’s of energy per gram
• bread, cereals and grains

Question 2

protein

Answer 2

• required to build, maintain and repar all cells
• source of fuel for energy production
• meats, milk and lentils

Question 3

fats

Answer 3

• source of energy
• protects body organs
• insulates body
• regulates body temp
• most people eat too much which can lead to obesity and cardiovascular disease

Question 4

water

Answer 4

• key component of cells, tissues and systems
• component of blood
• used in chemical reactions to provide energy

Question 5

calcium

Answer 5

• needed for hard tissue formation
• important in youth
• dairy

Question 6

iron

Answer 6

• essential for blood

- red meat, brown rice, eggs

Question 7

vitamin A

Answer 7

• needed for cell division and growth

- sweet potatoes, spinach and rock melon

Question 8

vitamin D

Answer 8

• needed for absorption of calcium

- sunlight

Question 9

sodium

Answer 9

• maintaining blood volume and pressure
• nerve and muscle function
• table salt
• cheese