Food & Nutrition Flashcards

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Photosynthesis

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The process by which green plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose by using energy from sunlight absorbed by chlorophyll in chloroplasts

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Carbohydrates

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Molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms

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Proteins

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A molecule made up of amino acids

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Lipids

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Fats and oils compounds that are soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in polar solvents

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Function of Carbohydrates

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To provide energy
For storage

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Function of Proteins

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To make new cells for growth
To repair damaged tissues

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Function of Lipids

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To provide energy
For storage

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Unbalanced Diet

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When a person’s diet, does not contain the right amount of nutrients

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Food additives

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Chemicals added to food to prevent it from spoiling, or to improve its colour, flavour or texture

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Methods of preserving food

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Salting
Adding sugar
Drying

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Digestion

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The process by which food is broken down into simple, soluble food molecules that are useful for body activities

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12
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Types of teeth

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Incisors
Canines
Premolars
Molars

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13
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Function of incisor

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To cut food
To bite off pieces of food

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Function of Canine

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To grip food
To tear off pieces of food

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Function of premolar

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To crush and grind food

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Parts of the tooth

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Crown
Root

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Enzymes

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Biological catalysts produced by all living cells

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Ecosystem

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A community of living organisms, interacting with each other and their physical environment in a particular area.

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Omnivore

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An animal that has the ability to consume and digest both plant and animal matter.

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Decomposer

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An organism that breaks down dead organic matter into simpler substances.

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Caribbean food groups

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Staple food
Legumes and nuts
Non-starchy vegetables
Fruits
Food from animals
Fats and oils

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Types of Consumers

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Herbivores
Carnivores
Omnivores

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Herbivores

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Animals that consume plants or plant material only

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Carnivores

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Animals that consume animals or animal material only

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Population

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A population is composed of all the members of a particular species living together in a particular area

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Habitat

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The place where a particular organism lives