Balanced Diet

Question 1

what are macronutrients?

Answer 1

energy providing nutrients needed in large amounts

Question 2

what is the function of carbohydrates? 2

Answer 2

energy source
source of fibre to help the rate of glucose and lipid absorption

Question 3

what are the functions of fat? 5

Answer 3

most energy dense source
structural roles
carrier for fat soluble vitamins
regulatory functions
lipid hormones

Question 4

what are the functions of muscle? 5

Answer 4

growth and maintenance of tissues
provide essential amino acids
regulate bodily processes acting as hormones
enzymes
transport carriers

Question 5

what are micronutrients?

Answer 5

vitamins and minerals needed in smaller amounts

Question 6

what are the non-essential vitamins? 5

Answer 6

A
D
B3
B12
K

Question 7

what are the functions of vitamins? 6

Answer 7

regulatory function
energy metabolism
antioxidants
food additive
growth
blood clotting

Question 8

name the fat soluble vitamins 4

Answer 8

A
D
E
K

Question 9

name the water soluble vitamins 2

Answer 9

B
C

Question 10

what are the functions of minerals? 2

Answer 10

structural role
regulatory functions

Question 11

dietary source of vitamin A? 2

Answer 11

cheese
oily fish

Question 12

dietary source of vitamin B? 2

Answer 12

wholegrain breads
meat

Question 13

dietary source of vitamin c? 2

Answer 13

citrus fruits
broccoli

Question 14

dietary source of vitamin D? 2

Answer 14

Oily fish
red meat

Question 15

dietary source of vitamin E? 2

Answer 15

plant oils
nuts

Question 16

dietary source of vitamin k? 1

Answer 16

green leafy vegetables

Question 17

dietary source of calcium? 2

Answer 17

dairy
green leafy vegetables

Question 18

dietary source of iodine? 2

Answer 18

dairy
fish

Question 19

dietary source of iron? 2

Answer 19

red meat
beans