Diet and Nutrition

Question 1

What is the source of nutrients of simple carbohydrates?

Answer 1

Fruit, milk, honey, sweeteners (sugar), soft drinks

Question 2

What is the role of simple carbohydrates?

Answer 2

Provides a rapid source of energy for respiration

Question 3

What is the source of nutrients from complex carbohydrates?

Answer 3

Peas, beans, whole grains, wholemeal, potatoes, bread, lentils

Question 4

What is the role of complex carbhodrates?

Answer 4

Sustain energy, slow release of glucose

Question 5

What is the source of nutrients from proteins?

Answer 5

Lean meat, fish, eggs, dairy, seeds, avocado

Question 6

What is the role of proteins?

Answer 6

Growth and repair of muscles, enzyme production

Question 7

What is the source of nutrients from saturated fats?

Answer 7

Fried food, fatty meats, plant based oil

Question 8

What is the role of saturated fats?

Answer 8

Nutrient absorption, protection of organs, hormones, energy insulation

Question 9

What is the source of nutrients from unsaturated fats?

Answer 9

Seeds, oil based spreads, avocado

Question 10

What is the role of unsaturated fats?

Answer 10

Protect heart, good cholesterol level and brain function

Question 11

What is the source of nutrients from fibre?

Answer 11

Whole grains, wholewheat, fruit and veg

Question 12

What is the role of fibre?

Answer 12

Maintain digestive system

Question 13

What is the source of nutrients from iron?

Answer 13

Liver, red meat, soy beans, nuts, spinach

Question 14

What is the role of iron?

Answer 14

Haemoglobin production, myoglobin transport storage (o2)

Question 15

What is the source of nutrients from calcium?

Answer 15

Tofu, kale, spinach, nuts, seeds, dairy

Question 16

What is the role of calcium?

Answer 16

Strengthen teeth and bones, nervous control, muscle contact

Question 17

What is the source of nutrients from potassium?

Answer 17

Fruit, veg, nuts, beans, dairy

Question 18

What is the role of potassium?

Question 19

What is the source of nutrients from sodium?

Answer 19

Soups, rice, pasta, grain based, salt, processed food

Question 20

What is the role of sodium?

Answer 20

Muscles and nerve, maintains fluid

Question 21

What is the source of nutrients from Vitamin A?

Answer 21

Yellow, green, red veg, carrots, liver, sweet potatoes

Question 22

What is the role of Vitamin A?

Answer 22

Vision, immune system, reproduction, growth and repair.

Question 23

What is the source of nutrients from Vitamin B?

Answer 23

Meat, fish, dairy, leafy greens, and seeds ad eggs

Question 24

What is the role of Vitamin B?

Answer 24

Conversion of food, into energy, supporting healthy cell function

Question 25

What is the source of nutrients from Vitamin C?

Answer 25

Fruit and veg

Question 26

What is the role of Vitamin C?

Answer 26

Form collagen, heals wounds from scar tissue, immune function

Question 27

What is the source of nutrients from Vitamin D?

Answer 27

Sunlight, fatty fish, liver, mushrooms, eggs

Question 28

What is the role of Vitamin D?

Answer 28

Calcium absorption, cell growth regulation

Question 29

What is the source of nutrients from Vitamin E?

Answer 29

Nuts, seeds, fruits, avocado, leafy greens

Question 30

What is the role of Vitamin E?

Answer 30

Maintains eyes, skin and immune system

Question 31

What is the source of nutrients from Vitamin K?

Answer 31

Veg oil, veg and grains

Question 32

What is the role of Vitamin K?

Answer 32

Blood clotting and healthy bones

Question 33

What are some risks of being overweight?

Answer 33

High blood pressure Type 2 diabetes Blocked arteries Heart disease Arthritis

Question 34

What are the risks of low blood pressure?

Answer 34

Heart irregularities Chronic fatigue Anemia Psychological distress Eating disorders Distorted body image Concern of reproductive

Question 35

What is the equation for BMI?

Answer 35

Mass kg/ height m2

Question 36

What is an exclusion diets?

Answer 36

If a person has a food allergy, they will remove that food from heir diet (exclusion).

Question 37

How is trial elimination diet undertaken?

Answer 37

Eliminate food, and slowly add it back into the diet a day at a time waiting to see side effects, and monitor symptoms

Question 38

What is a caloric value?

Answer 38

Amount of energy release when used for respiration.

Question 39

What is basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

Answer 39

Energy required for body's essential activates that takes place at rest.

Question 40

What is an exclusion diet?