Food And Digestion Flashcards
How many (main) food groups are there?
7 - Carbohydrates, proteins, Lipids (fats), minerals, vitamins, Roughage (fibre) and water.
Name some sources of carbohydrates in our diet.
Glucose, fruits
Starch, bread, pasta etc.
Name some examples of protein in our diet.
Meat, fish nuts, egg whites, beans (only some) and chickpeas.
Name some examples of lipids in our diet.
Nuts, oils, seeds, avocados, dairy etc.
Name some examples of minerals in our diet.
Some cereals, bread, meat, fish, mill, dairy, nuts, fruit and vegetables.
Name some examples of vitamins in our diet.
Fruit, vegetables, grains and dairy.
Name some examples of roughage (fibre) in our diet.
Wholemeal foods, brown pasta, fruit, vegetables, peas, beans, nuts, and potatoes (with the skin).
What is a balanced diet?
A diet consisting of many different foods and food groups as well as providing sufficient nutrients.
What is malnutrition?
A serious condition that occurs when your det contains insufficient nutrients.
What is the liquid used in tests for glucose?
Benedicts.
What is the liquid used in tests for starch?
Iodine
What is the liquid used in tests for protein?
Biruet.
What is the liquid used in tests for Lipids?
Ethanol.
What are the four main types of tooth?
Molar, premolar, incisor and canines.
