Food Flashcards
What is food made of-
Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
Vitamins,minerals,water
Why do i need food-
To give energy Protect against diseases To keep us warm For growth To repair body cells
Food needed-
Energy, growth,repair,protection against diseases
5 major nutrients-
Carbohydrates,fats,protein,vitamins,minerals
Carbohydrates-
Sugar,starch,fibre
Vitamin c-
Citrus fruits,healthy skin and healthy gums
Vitamin D
Milk, strong healthy bones
Calcium
Milk,healthy bones
Iron
Liver and cabbage,makes red blood cells
Balanced diet
Right amount of nutrients to stay healthy must have 5 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
Add benedicts solution to lucozade, heat it. Turns from blue to brick red
To test for protein
Add copper sulfate and sodium hydroxide to meat. Turns from blue to violet
To test for fat-
Put brown paper onto oil. A translucent dot appears.