Food And Nutrition

Question 1

Source
Eg what is a source of iron

Answer 1

The food a nutrient is found in

Question 2

Function

Answer 2

The job a nutrient has in the body

Question 3

Diet

Answer 3

The food we eat on a day to day basis

Question 4

Nutrient

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Deficiency

Answer 5

Not getting enough nutrient

Question 6

Food

Answer 6

Anything we eat or drink

Question 7

Nutrition

Answer 7

The study of food and it’s effect on the body

Question 8

GP

Answer 8

The first point of contact for patients with health concerns

Question 9

Dietician

Answer 9

Gives advice to individuals and groups about their diets

Question 10

Specialist nurse

Answer 10

Usually works alongside doctors in a hospital or health centre to monitor and advise individual patients

Question 11

Five main group of nutrients

Answer 11

1. Protein
2. Fat
3. Carbohydrates
4. Vitamins
5. Minerals

Question 12

For our bodies to function properly we also need along with the five nutrients

Answer 12

Water and dietary fibre

Question 13

How much of the human body is water

Answer 13

About 70%

Question 14

How much water does a person need

Answer 14

1. Woman should drink 1.61 Litres of fluid per day
2. Men should drink 2.1 litres fluid per day
   That’s 8 200ml glasses of water for woman and 10 for men

Question 15

Four causes of dehydration

Answer 15

1. Excessive sweating in high temps
2. Vomiting and diarrhoea
3. Sweating during sports
4. Low fluid intake

Question 16

Four symptoms of dehydration

Answer 16

1. Headache
2. Thirst
3. Tiredness
4. Confusion

Question 17

Six sources of water that can help contribute 2Litres of water per day

Answer 17

1. Soup
2. Fruit
3. Milk
4. Pasta cooked
5. Custard
6. Tea/coffe

Question 18

Functions of water in the body

Answer 18

1. Water transports nutrients around the body
2. It helps us get rid of waste products
3. It helps protect and lubricate joints,eyes and throat
4. It evaporates from the skin when we get too hot and therefore helps regulate body temps

Question 19

5 fruits and vegetables that have water content from highest to lowest

Answer 19

1. Lettuce
2. Cucumber
3. Peaches
4. Blackberries
5. Papaya

Question 20

If not enough fibre is eaten a condition known as…

Answer 20

Constipation can develop. A prolonged deficiency of fibre can result in more serious diseases such as bowel cancer

Question 21

More serious diseases with a lack of fibre are

Answer 21

Diaproticular and bowel cancer

Question 22

Four good sources of fibre

Answer 22

1. Whole grain pastas
2. Nuts and seeds
3. Whole grain cereal
4. Potatoes with skin

Question 23

Calculation for finding the percentage contribution each breakfast/lunch/diner overall fibre intake for the day

Answer 23

E.g. 1.6+0.3=1.9 cornflakes 30 g= 1.9 divided by 30x100=6.33%

Question 24

Protein sources and what is its function and what can happen if too much protein

Answer 24

Rapid growth during childhood adolescence
Repair and maintenance of all body cells and tissues

Animal sources beef, pork, fish, poultry, milk , cheese, yogurt, eggs
Plant sources soya products, kidney beans, lentils, corn

Can damage kidneys

Question 25

Fat functions and animal sources and plant sources and effects of excess intake

Answer 25

Provide a concentrated source of energy
Insulate the body to maintain body temperature at 37°
Protects the vital organs e.g. the kidneys
Animal - butter, sausage, cream
Plant- nuts, olive oil
Can cause heart disease
And obesity

Question 26

Carbohydrates function starch products sugary products and excess

Answer 26

Carbohydrates supply the body with energy
Starch- pasta, potatoes, bread, rice
Sugar- sweets, fizzy drinks, honey, candy floss
Can lead to obesity and if too much sugar can cause tooth decay

Question 27

What is iron needed to form and needed to prevent

Answer 27

Iron is needed to form haemoglobin which gives healthy red blood cells their colour. These cells carry oxygen around the body where it helps release energy.
Iron is needed to help prevent anemia which makes you feel tired and look pale

Question 28

Two different types of iron

Answer 28

Haem iron and Non haem iron

Question 29

Haem iron

Answer 29

Usually found in animal foods (eggs are a exception for this rule) it’s also so easy to absorb

Question 30

Non haem iron

Answer 30

Cannot be absorbed by the body unless eaten with a food that has vitamin c. Sometimes found in plant foods

Question 31

Haem iron sources

Answer 31

Red meat, liver, kidneys

Question 32

Non Haem iron sources

Answer 32

Spinach, cereal, kidney beans

Question 33

Vitamin c helps the body absorb…

Answer 33

Non Haem iron

Question 34

Vitamin c boosts…. And helps us avoid minor…

Answer 34

Immune system and helps avoid colds and flues

Question 35

Sources of vitamin c

Answer 35

Strawberry’s, kiwi, cabbage, peppers, blackcurrant

Question 36

How many portions of fruit do you need a day

Answer 36

5

Question 37

3 creative ways you can add fruit to any adolescent

Answer 37

Smoothie, fruit salad, apple crumble

Question 38

Functions of calcium

Answer 38

To form strong bones and teeth
To maintain strong bones and teeth in adults

Question 39

Sources of calcium

Answer 39

Milk, yogurt, cheese

Question 40

Two other good sources of calcium that aren’t dairy

Answer 40

Pulses, soya milk

Question 41

Functions of vitamin D

Answer 41

To absorb and use calcium

Question 42

Sources of vitamin D

Answer 42

Cheese, eggs, oily fish

Question 43

Advantages of processed food

Answer 43

They help save time because they don’t need cooked.

Question 44

Disadvantages of proccesed food

Answer 44

Cook-chill meals can be more expensive than making meals from fresh ingredients

Question 45

Examples of processed food

Answer 45

Canned food- tomatoes, tuna
Cartons- soup, fruit juice
Cook- chill- apple crumble, ready meals like lasagne
Dried food- coffe, soup
Frozen food, berries peas
Jars , jams, pasta sauce
Ready to eat foods, fruit salad, biscuits