Food groups Flashcards
1
Q
Purpose of Carbohydrates
A
Energy.
2
Q
Purpose of fat
A
Provide Energy and insulation
3
Q
Purpose of Protein
A
Growth and Repair. Produces enzymes needed for chemical reactions in the body.
4
Q
Purpose of fibre
A
To keep the digestive system healthy and regulate sugar
5
Q
Purpose of Vitamins and minerals
A
To aid chemical reactions in the body
6
Q
What are carbs broken into
A
Glucose (Simple sugar)
7
Q
What is fat broken into
A
Glycerol (Fatty acids)
8
Q
What is protein broken into
A
Amino acids
9
Q
Starch
A
Amylase, broken down into seperate glucose molecules
10
Q
Protein
A
Protease, broken down into seperate amino acids molecules
11
Q
Fat
A
Lipase, broken down into seperate glycerol molecules
