Diet Flashcards

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1
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What is a balanced diet?

A

A diet with the correct levels of each food group for a person’s lifestyle

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2
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What is malnutrition?

A

An unbalanced diet

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3
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What is starvation

A

A complete lack of food

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4
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What is a heart attack?

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A blockage in one or more blood vessels leading to the heart

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5
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How much energy do fats and oils give us compared to carbohydrates?

A

Twice as much

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6
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What is a stroke?

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A blockage in one or more blood vessels leading to the brain

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7
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Name the 7 nutrient groups:

A

Carbohydrates, fibre, protein, water, vitamins, minerals and fats

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8
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Is there starch in Apple?

A

No

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9
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Is there sugar in bread?

A

Yes (a bit)

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10
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Is there protein in milk?

A

Yes

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11
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Is there fat in biscuits?

A

Yes

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12
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Is there sugar in oil?

A

No

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13
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Is there starch in cheese?

A

No

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14
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Is there fat in potato?

A

No

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15
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Is there protein in cheese?

A

Yes

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16
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How much of the world’s population is malnourished?

A

2 thirds

17
Q

What does starvation cause?

A

Tiredness and wasting diseases

18
Q

What happens when there is too much salt in your blood?

A

Blood pressure rises and your heart cannot respond well when you exercise

19
Q

What does fibre prevent?

A

Constipation

20
Q

What is water’s role in the body?

A

A transport solvent

21
Q

Fill in the

Starch can be detected by using ……. Iodine changes from …….. To …….. If starch is present

A

Iodine
Orange/yellow
Blue/black

22
Q

What enzyme breaks down starch into soluble sugar?

A

Protease

23
Q

What enzyme breaks down protein into acids?

A

Amylase

24
Q

What enzyme breaks down fats into acids and glycerol?

A

Lipase