Food & Nutrition

Question 1

Photosynthesis

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Carbohydrates

Answer 2

Molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms

Question 3

Proteins

Answer 3

A molecule made up of amino acids

Question 4

Lipids

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Function of Carbohydrates

Answer 5

To provide energy
For storage

Question 6

Function of Proteins

Answer 6

To make new cells for growth
To repair damaged tissues

Question 7

Function of Lipids

Answer 7

To provide energy
For storage

Question 8

Unbalanced Diet

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Food additives

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Methods of preserving food

Answer 10

Salting
Adding sugar
Drying

Question 11

Digestion

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Types of teeth

Answer 12

Incisors
Canines
Premolars
Molars

Question 13

Function of incisor

Answer 13

To cut food
To bite off pieces of food

Question 14

Function of Canine

Answer 14

To grip food
To tear off pieces of food

Question 15

Function of premolar

Answer 15

To crush and grind food

Question 16

Parts of the tooth

Answer 16

Crown
Root

Question 17

Enzymes

Answer 17

Biological catalysts produced by all living cells

Question 18

Ecosystem

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Omnivore

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Decomposer

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Caribbean food groups

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Types of Consumers

Answer 22

Herbivores
Carnivores
Omnivores

Question 23

Herbivores

Answer 23

Animals that consume plants or plant material only

Question 24

Carnivores

Answer 24

Animals that consume animals or animal material only

Question 25

Population

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Habitat

Answer 26

The place where a particular organism lives