Diet and Nutrition

Question 1

Description of fats?

Answer 1

Unsaturated= oil, nuts and avocados
Saturated= cake, pizza and butter
Provided muscles with energy for ATP resynethesis
Helps body absorb vitamins
Insulation
Broken down via Kreb’s cycle

Question 2

Description of protein?

Answer 2

Eggs, fish, meat and beans
Made of amino acids essential for human life
Growth and development

Question 3

Description of vitamins?

Answer 3

Vegetables, cereals, milk and fruit
Fat soluble( A,D,E,K) dissolve in fat and can be shared
Water soluble( C,B) dissolve in water before absorption- can’t be stored

Question 4

Description of minerals?

Answer 4

Veg, red meat, milk and fruit
Boost immune system, support growth and develop
Helps cells and organs
Calcium= bides strong bones and help with haemoglobin and carry oxygen
Magnesium= promotes muscle and bone function

Question 5

Description of water?

Answer 5

Water is important to keep blood viscosity low
Helps to push out toxins in the body
Helps organs absorb nutrients better

Question 6

Description of carbohydrates?

Answer 6

Starches and sugars in pasta, bread and grains
Provide muscle with fuel for ATP re-synthesis
Stored as glycogen in liver and glucose in the blood

Question 7

Description of fibres?

Answer 7

Cereals, fruit and veg
Made of indigestible compounds of plants
Can prevent
CHD
Type 2 diabetes
Helps keep digestive system healthy

Question 8

What is energy intake, expenditure and balance?

Answer 8

Energy intake= the total energy consumed in food and drink
Energy expenditure= the total energy burned during daily life
Energy balance= the relationship between intake and expenditure

Question 9

Basal metabolic rate for men and women

Answer 9

Women= 65+( 9.6 x weight)+ (1.8 x height)-(6.8 x age)
Male= 66+(13.7 x weight )+(5 x height)-(6.8 x age)