Energy In Food

Question 1

Why do we need energy

Answer 1

For growth spurts and physical activity

Question 2

What happens if we eat more calories than we can burn

Answer 2

It can result in obesity

Question 3

Why do we need to balance our food and physical activity

Answer 3

In order to stay a healthy weight

Question 4

Where can you get energy from

Hint ( 2 nutrients)

Answer 4

Fat and carbohydrates

Question 5

What does it mean if fat is a CONCENTRATED SOURCE OF ENERGY

Answer 5

This means that it provides us with lots of energy per gram of fat so we only need small amounts of fat.

Question 6

What happens if you eat too much fat

Answer 6

This can lead to obesity
You can become obese

Question 7

How can you make fried bacon healthier

Answer 7

Grill instead of fry and cut off visible fat

Question 8

How can you make CRISPS healthier

Answer 8

Baked crisps

Question 9

How can you make WHOLE MILK healthier

Answer 9

Semi skimmed milk

Question 10

How can you make FULL FAT MAYONNAISE healthier

Answer 10

Reduced fat mayonnaise

Question 11

Which carbohydrate should we get most our energy from

Answer 11

Potatoes bread rice pasta and other STARCHY CARBOHYDRATES

Question 12

What are the 2 types of carbohydrates

Answer 12

Starchy and sugary

Question 13

Which carbohydrate will give you more energy for longer

Answer 13

Starchy carbohydrates

Question 14

Which carbohydrate will give us energy for shorter

Answer 14

Sugary carbohydrates

Question 15

Eating excessive amounts of sugary foods will lead to…

Answer 15

Tooth decay and obesity

Question 16

Name foods high in starch

Answer 16

Like…
Potatoes, pasta , rice, breakfast cereals, wholemeal bread, cous cous

Question 17

Name foods high in sugar

Answer 17

Like…
Doughnuts, tray bakes, fizzy drinks, sweets, chocolate

Question 18

What does dietary fibre do in the intestines

Answer 18

It acts like a sponge and holds the water to form a large bulk.
This helps the muscles of the intestine to gently push waste out of the body

Question 19

What happens if you don’t eat enough dietary fibre

Answer 19

You will have constipation

Question 20

Where is dietary Fibre contained

Answer 20

Only in plant cells

Question 21

Is there fibre in an animal cell

Answer 21

No

Question 22

Is there dietary fibre in wheat , potatoes, rice , fruit , and vegetables

Answer 22

Yes
Because they come from a plant cell

Question 23

Give an example of something that is made from wheat

Answer 23

White bread, pasta, wheaten bread, cous cous, cakes, pancakes

Question 24

What are 3 ways to cook and eat potatoes with their skins on

Answer 24

Potato wedges
Baked jacket potato
Crushed baby boiled potatoes