Chapter 1- Food and Nutrition

Question 1

What is non-starch polysaccharide also known as

Answer 1

Dietary fibre

Question 2

If not enough NSP is taken a condition known as ______________ can develop

Answer 2

Constipation

Question 3

A prolonged deficiency of NSP can result in more serious diseases known as

Answer 3

Diverticular disease

Question 4

Name 5 good sources of NSP

Answer 4

Pasta
Whole grain rice 
Whole grain bread
Branflakes
Porridge

Question 5

Name 5 good ANIMAL sources of protein

Answer 5

Chicken
Fish
Eggs
Pork
Back bacon

Question 6

Name 4 PLANT sources of protein

Answer 6

Beans
Nuts
Tofu
Rice

Question 7

Name 4 SATURATED FATS

Answer 7

Streaky bacon
Buns
Cheese
Cream

Question 8

Name 2 UNSATURATED FATS AND OILS

Answer 8

Olive oil

Crisps

Question 9

What function does water have in your body

Answer 9

Protects and lubricates joints
Eliminates toxins
Regulates body temperature
Protects and hydrates the organs

Question 10

Name 5 STARCH sources of carbohydrates

Answer 10

Bread 
Rice 
Potatoes
Pasta
Spaghetti

Question 11

Name 5 SUGAR sources of carbohydrates

Answer 11

Cake 
Jam
Biscuits
Cupcakes
Cake

Question 12

Excess sugar can lead to

Answer 12

Tooth decay

Question 13

Iron is needed to form

Answer 13

Haemoglobin

Question 14

Red blood cells carry _______ around the body

Answer 14

Oxygen

Question 15

Iron is needed to prevent ______ which makes you feel _____ and look _______

Answer 15

Anaemia
Tired
Pale

Question 16

There are two different types of iron in our body, what are they called?

Answer 16

Haem Iron

Non-Haem Iron

Question 17

Haem Iron is usually found in ____ foods

Answer 17

Animal

Question 18

Non-Haem Iron is usually found in ______ foods

Answer 18

Plant

Question 19

Vitamin C helps absorb

Answer 19

Non-Haem Iron

Question 20

Name 6 different ways of including carrot in our diet

Answer 20

Parsnip 
Steamed 
Mashed
Cake
Boiled
Honey Roast

Question 21

Name THREE creative ways you can include fruit and vegetables in your diet

Answer 21

Smoothies
Cake
Cereal

Question 22

Susie is having scrambled eggs for breakfast, name 2 different ways the NON-HAEM IRON can be absorbed into her body

Answer 22

Tropicana

Tomatoes

Question 23

Jim is a vegetarian, name 2 different ways he could include Vitamin C in his mixed bean chilli

Answer 23

Add green peppers + tomatoes

Question 24

Name 4 different ways of including calcium in your diet apart from dairy products

Answer 24

Tinned fish WITH BONES e.g. Salmon
Almonds & other nuts
Dark green vegetables, e.g. Broccoli
White bread which is FORTIFIED with calcium

Question 25

Name 4 FOOD sources of Vitamin D

Answer 25

Oily fish
Dairy products
Egg yolk
Meat

Question 26

Name the bone disease that occurs mainly in elderly women when calcium leaves the bones

Answer 26

Osteoporosis

Question 27

Name the bone disease which occurs in children who have a deficiency of calcium in their diet

Answer 27

Rickets

Question 28

Name the disease which mainly occurs in developing countries and is caused by a protein deficiency

Answer 28

Kwashiorkor

Question 29

Name the deficiency that occurred amongst sailors and pirates onboard ships that sailed for longer than fruit and vegetables could be stored

Answer 29

Scurvy

Question 30

What is the proper name for Vitamin D

Answer 30

Cholecalciferol