Food Flashcards
Five major nutrients
Carbohydrates Fats Protein Vitamins Minerals
Food needed
Energy
Growth
Repair
Protection against disease
Carbohydrates
Sugars
Starch
Fibre
Vitamin c
Citrus fruits
Healthy skin and gums
Vitamin D
Milk
Strong healthy bones
Calcium
Milk
Healthy bones
Iron
Liver and cabbage
Makes red blood cells
Balanced diet
Right amounts of nutrients to stay healthy. Must have the five major nutrients and water
Food pyramid
Shows how much to eat of each food
To test for starch
Use iodine on bread, turns from brown to blue/black
To test for glucose
(Reducing sugar)-add Benedict’ssolution to lucozade, heat it. Turns from blue to brick red
To test for protein
(Biuret test)-add copper sulphate and sodium hydroxide (biuret reagent) to meat. Turns from blue to violet
To test for fat
Put down paper onto oil. A translucent dot appears.
