Food Commodities: Eggs

Question 1

Nutritional Significance question

Answer 1

1. Name all five nutrients and water.
   leave three or four lines between each
2. type of nutrient that relates to the food
3. state the function of the nutrient

Question 2

Nutritional Significance of Eggs

Answer 2

Protein: High in HBV Protein. For growth and repair of body cells.

Carbohydrates: No Carbohydrates presents therefore you must serve it with starchy rich foods eg. Bread

fats: Saturated fat in the yolk. Provides Insulation and protection of the delicate organs. no fat in egg whites.

Vitamins: B group vitamins, help nervous system. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant which removes toxins from body

Minerals: Iron is present, produces Haemoglobin, carries oxygen around the body.

Water: high water content in eggs, particularly in the white as there is no fat.