Food And Nuitrition

Question 1

The food a nutrient is found in ?

Answer 1

Source

Question 2

The job a nutrient has in the body?

Answer 2

Function

Question 3

The food we eat on a day to day basis?

Answer 3

Diet

Question 4

A substance found in food that has a specific function in the body?

Answer 4

Nutrient

Question 5

Not getting enough of a nutrient is called ?

Answer 5

Deficiency

Question 6

Getting too much of a nutrient is called?

Answer 6

Excess

Question 7

The study of food and its effects on the body is called?

Answer 7

Nutrition

Question 8

What are the 5 main nutrients?

Answer 8

Protein,fat,carbohydrates,vitamins and minerals.

Question 9

What percentage of the human body is water?

Answer 9

70%

Question 10

4 causes of dehydration are?

Answer 10

Intense exercise,vomiting,diarrhoea and heatwaves.

Question 11

What are four symptoms of dehydration?

Answer 11

Headaches,thirst,dry mouth and confusion

Question 12

What are 2 functions of water?

Answer 12

Helps get rid of waste products and lubricates the joints,eyes and throat.

Question 13

A deficiency of fibre in your diet could lead to more serious illnesses such as…

Answer 13

Bowel cancer and diverticula’s disease .

Question 14

4 good sources of protein are ?

Answer 14

Potatoes with skin, brown rice,nuts ,seeds and wheaten bread.

Question 15

Protein is needed for…

Answer 15

Growth during childhood and adolescence.

Question 16

Fat is needed for…

Answer 16

Insulate the body to maintain body temperature which is 37 degrees.

Question 17

Carbohydrates are needed to..

Answer 17

Supply the body with energy.

Question 18

Iron is needed for what?

Answer 18

To form good haemoglobin which gives healthy red blood cells their colour.

Question 19

Haem iron is found in..

Answer 19

Animal foods

Question 20

Non haem iron is found in…

Answer 20

Plant foods

Question 21

Three sources of haem iron are…

Answer 21

Beef,fish,liver

Question 22

Three sources of non haem iron are..

Answer 22

Eggs,nuts and dried fruits

Question 23

Functions of vitamin c is…

Answer 23

Boosts the immune system and helps us avoid infections.

Question 24

5 commonly eaten sources of vitamin c

Answer 24

Strawberries,tomatoes,oranges,white potatoes and broccoli.

Question 25

Two functions of calcium are..

Answer 25

Form strong bones and teeth as well as help adolescents bones grow bigger.