Diet & food tests

Question 1

How much portions of fruit should u eat?

Answer 1

5 a day

Question 2

What is malnutrition?

Answer 2

It is when u have a bad balance of a diet

Question 3

What is Startvation?

Answer 3

It is when u dont eat enough food

Question 4

How much food groups are there?

Answer 4

There is 7

Question 5

What are the food groups?

Answer 5

There is Carbohydrates, Protein, fats, Minerals, Vitamins, Fibre, Water.

Question 6

What do carbohydrates contain?

Answer 6

They contain alot of energy which is vital for humans.

Question 7

What are proteins needed for?

Answer 7

They are needed for Muscle and cell repair. Without protein your muscles would be injured which can lead to infections

Question 8

What are fats?

Answer 8

Fats are another source of energy but they also sit in the skin which keeps the cold out

Question 9

What are minerals?

Answer 9

Minerals help maintain your health

Question 10

What are vitamins used for?

Answer 10

They help maintain your health.

Question 11

What is fibre used for?

Answer 11

It helps move food through your gut.( Intestines)

Question 12

What is water used for?

Answer 12

For cell function and body fluids

Question 13

What disease might u get if you dont have enough minerals and vitamins?

Answer 13

U might get a deficiency disease.

Question 14

What experiment is iodine used for?

Answer 14

Starch. If starch is present it will turn blue / black.

Question 15

What is benedicts solution used for?

Answer 15

Sugar. It will turn red if present. It will be green , yellow and orange if some suger only

Question 16

What is the test for protein called and what colour does it change if present?

Answer 16

It is called the biurets test and it will turn purple

Question 17

What test is it when u test for fats / lipids

Answer 17

It is the emulsion test. It will be creamy / milky on the top if positive