Food Flashcards

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What happens when a person suffers from a lack of iron in the diet? (4)

A
  • are used to make hemoglobin, make less hemoglobin
  • Hemoglobin is used to carry oxygen, carry less oxygen in blood
  • Oxygen used during respiration to release energy, release less energy
  • Anemia, condition where person suffers from lack of energy
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Why do people eat food? (2)

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  • For energy and nutrients
  • Because they like the food
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What does the body do with the nutrients found in food? (2)

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  • Provide energy
  • provide materials for making the chemicals that are needed to make cells.
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Name the different types of food we include in our diets. (7)

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  • protein
  • Fats
  • Fibre
  • Water
  • Minerals
  • Vitamins
  • carbohydrates
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What is the function of protein in the body? (2)

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  • Make new cells
  • make enzymes and antibodies
  • Supply energy
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What is the function of carbohydrates in the body? (1)

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Main source of energy

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Give examples of two types of carbohydrates. (2)

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  • Starch
  • Sugar
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What is the function of fat in the body? (3)

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  • Make new cell membranes
  • Reserved source of energy
  • Protect organs
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how does the amount of vitamins and minerals we need in our diets compared to the amount of proteins and carbohydrates we need in our diets? (2)

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We need carbohydrates in bigger amounts and vitamins and minerals in small amounts.

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What is the function of fiber in the body? (2)

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  • Help food pass through the digestive system
  • Prevent colon cancer
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What is the function of water in the body? (3)

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  • 60% 70% of body is made up of water
  • Transport nutrients and waste

-Cools body

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What is the difference between food and nutrients? (4)

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  • food, we eat and drink
  • Nutrients, useful substances, from food
    Supply energy
    Allows body to function
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Last three types of food that provides the body with energy (3)

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  • Carbohydrates
  • Fats
  • Protein
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