Christmas test (August to December) 2023

Question 1

List the 3 macronutrients

Answer 1

Protein, fat and carbohydrates

Question 2

Classify protein into 2 groups, give 2 sources for each

Answer 2

• HBV = meat, milk and eggs
• LBV = peas, beans and nuts

Question 3

List 2 functions of protein

Answer 3

• for growth
• repair of damaged cells and organs
• production of hormones, enzymes and antibodies

Question 4

Classify fat and give two sources for each

Answer 4

Staurated: meat, milk, butter, cream
Unsaturated: oily fish, sunflower oil, seeds, nuts, avocado

Question 5

Give one function of fat

Answer 5

• keeps you warm
• protects delicate organs

Question 6

Classify carbohydrates and give 2 sources for each

Answer 6

• sugar = chocolate, sweets, jam
• starch = white bread, white rice, white pasta, potato
• fibre = skin of fruit and vegetables, brown rice, wholemeal foods

Question 7

Name one function of carbohydrates

Answer 7

• gives you energy
• fibre prevents constipation

Question 8

Deficiency of protein

Answer 8

• poor, stunted growth
• hair loss
• hormone and enzyme imbalance

Question 9

Name the 3 micronutrients

Answer 9

Water, minerals, vitamins

Question 10

Name the fat soluble vitamins

Answer 10

Vitamin A, D, E, K

Question 11

Name the water soluble vitamins

Answer 11

Vitamin B, C

Question 12

Name 2 sources of vitamin A

Answer 12

Pure: oily fish, chicken,egg, butter
Pro: carrot, pepper

Question 13

Name 2 sources of vitamin D

Answer 13

Sunshine, oily fish, cheese

Question 14

Name 2 sources of vitamin E

Answer 14

Seeds, nuts, cereals

Question 15

Name 2 sources of vitamin K

Answer 15

Green vegetables, milk and cheese

Question 16

Name 2 sources of vitamin C

Answer 16

Oranges, broccoli, tomatoes, lemon, kiwi

Question 17

Name 2 sources of vitamin B

Answer 17

Meat, fish, egg

Question 18

Function of vitamin A

Answer 18

Growth, good eyesight

Question 19

Function of vitamin D

Answer 19

Works with calcium for healthy bones and teeth

Question 20

Function of Vitamin E

Answer 20

Protects against heart disease, healthy skin

Question 21

Function of vitamin K

Answer 21

Normal blood clotting

Question 22

Function of vitamin C

Answer 22

Prevents cold and flu, healthy gums and teeth

Question 23

Function of vitamin B

Answer 23

Release energy from food, healthy nerves

Question 24

deficiency of vitamin A

Answer 24

Night time blindness, delayed growth

Question 25

Deficiency of vitamin D

Answer 25

Rickets, tooth decay, osteoporosis

Question 26

Deficiency of vitamin E

Answer 26

They are rare

Question 27

Deficiency of vitamin K

Answer 27

Blood will not clot (very rare)

Question 28

Deficiency of vitamin C

Answer 28

Poor immune system, scurvy

Question 29

Deficiency of vitamin B

Answer 29

Beri beri (disease of nervous system)
Tiredness

Question 30

Name the 2 minerals you learned

Answer 30

Calcium, iron

Question 31

2 sources of calcium

Answer 31

Green veg, milk, bones of tinned fish

Question 32

2 sources of iron

Answer 32

Red meat, offal, leafy green vegetables, beans

Question 33

Function of calcium

Answer 33

Strong bones and teeth

Question 34

Function of iron

Answer 34

Makes haemoglobin in red blood cells

Question 35

Deficiency of calcium

Answer 35

Rickets, osteoporosis

Question 36

Deficiency of iron

Answer 36

Anaemia

Question 37

2 sources of water

Answer 37

Water, juices, tea

Question 38

Function of water

Answer 38

Regulates body temperature, remove waste products, transports nutrients to all cells

Question 39

Deficiency of water

Answer 39

Dehydration