Exams Flashcards
Functions of food
Helps the body to grow,provides heat and energy.
What are the factors affecting our food choices?
Lifestyle,cost,culture,foods in season.
Composition of protein
Amino acids and peptide links.
What are amino acids made up of
Carbon,hydrogen,oxygen and nitrogen.
What’s the function of protein
It helps the body cells to grow and repairs damaged cells.
What are fats made up of?
3 faty acids and 1glycerol.
Classification of fats
Saturated fats and unsaturated fats.
What are carbohydrates made up of
Simple sugars eg glucose.
Classification of carbohydrates
Dietary fibre,sugars,starches
Function of carbohydrates
Provides heat and energy and pushes all unwanted waste out of the body.
What are vitamins two groups
Water soluble and fat soluble
What’s the function of iron
To create healthy red blood cells
What is at the top of the food pyramid
Oils cakes and sweets
What at the bottom of the pyramid c
Carbohydrates such as bread and cereals
I the food pyramid what should you eat 3 portions of
Dairy products
