Food and Diet Flashcards

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What are the 7 major food groups?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, protein, minerals, vitamins, water and fibre

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2
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What is a balanced diet?

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Eating the correct amount of each of the seven food groups on a daily basis

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3
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What happens when we ingest starch in food?

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The starch is digested into glucose

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What is the function of Carbohydrates ?

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To give us instant energy

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5
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What is the colour change for the Benedict’s test?

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Blue to brick red

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What is the function of protein?

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Protein is needed for growth and repair

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What is the function of lipids?

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They are used for insulation, protection and energy

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What conditions could you develop from taking too much lipids?

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Obesity and heart disease

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9
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What are the functions of fibre?

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It prevents constipations and reduces the risk of bowel cancer, cholesterol and diabetes

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10
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What is the test for lipids. called?

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Emulsion test

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11
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What is the colour change for the emulsion test?

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Clear to white

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12
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What is the function of Vitamin C?

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For healthy skin and gums

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13
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What is the deficiency disease for lack of Vitamin C?

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Scurvy

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14
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What is the function of Vitamin D?

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For strong teeth and bones

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15
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What is the deficiency disease for lack of Vitamin D?

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Rickets

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16
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What is the function of Iron?

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To make haemoglobin look in red blood cells

17
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What is the deficiency disease for lack of Iron?

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Anaemia

18
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What is the function of Calcium?

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Strong bones and teeth

19
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What is the deficiency disease for lack of Calcium?

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Soft bones

20
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What is malnutrition?

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Not getting the right proportion of food

21
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What is starvation?

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A lack of any type of food

22
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What 3 factors influence the energy requirements of people?

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Age, gender and occupation