food functions

Question 1

List 6 nutrients

Answer 1

1. carbohydrates
2. lipids
3. water
4. minerals
5. vitamins
6. proteins

Question 2

what does unused energy in the body become..

Answer 2

fat

Question 3

what nutrients keeps bodies tissues and organs healthy…

Answer 3

vitamins, minerals, protein

Question 4

what are the four food functions?

Answer 4

1. protection
2. energy
3. growth
4. regulation

Question 5

what is the role of protection and an example of a food

Answer 5

protection - protects body from infection and disease.
e.g- cereal

Question 6

what is the role of energy and an example of a food

Answer 6

first priority in our body, every cell, tissue and organ needs energy to keep us alive.e.g- fats, sweets, fruit

Question 7

what is the role of growth and an example of a food

Answer 7

makes new body tissue for muscle, teeth, bone growth and repairs and mends broken bones. e.g- animal products

Question 8

what is the role of regulation and an example of a food

Answer 8

regulates body processes such as digestive and nervous system

Question 9

5 food groups

Answer 9

1. dairy
2. meat
3. fruit and veg
4. breads and cereals
5. fats

Question 10

servings of dairy for teens per day

Answer 10

600ml

Question 11

fruit servings per day

Answer 11

2 servings

Question 12

servings of meat per day

Answer 12

one

Question 13

veg servings per day

Answer 13

5

Question 14

breads and cereal servings per day

Answer 14

3 servings

Question 15

fat servings per day

Answer 15

1/2 - 1 tablespoon

Question 16

functions of carbohydrates

Answer 16

the body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose and uses it to feed its cells and provide energy for the body- bread

Question 17

functions of proteins

Answer 17

builds new tissues, antibodies, enzymes, hormones and other compounds the body needs to function- meat

Question 18

functions of vitamins

Answer 18

facilitate the use of other nutrients. There are 25 essential vitamins- orange

Question 19

functions of minerals

Answer 19

help build bones and teeth, they aid in muscle function and nervous system activity- dairy

Question 20

functions of lipids

Answer 20

commonly known as fats, make up cells function and structure, provide long term energy insulation and protection- avocado

Question 21

functions of water

Answer 21

our bodies are made up of 50-75% of water. Dissolves and carries nutrients through the body- watermelon