Functions

Question 1

Function of protein

Answer 1

Growth, repair and maintenance of body cells, growth in children, secondary source of energy

Question 2

Function of carbs

Answer 2

Supply energy and warmth, produce fibre which aids digestion

Question 3

Function of fat

Answer 3

Supply energy and warmth, provide fat soluble vitamins, provide essential fatty acids, surround and protect the vital organs

Question 4

Function of Omega-3

Answer 4

Prevents blood clots forming and rheumatoid arthritis, helps brain development in babies and children

Question 5

Function of vitamin A

Answer 5

Assist with good vision in dim light, maintain healthy skin and mucous membranes, strengthens immune system, growth in children, antioxidant

Question 6

Function of vitamin D

Answer 6

Absorption of calcium and phosphorus, normal blood calcium levels, maintenance of muscle function, bones and teeth, strengthens immune system

Question 7

Function of vitamin E

Answer 7

Maintain healthy skin and mucous membranes, strengthens immune system, antioxidant

Question 8

Function of thiamine (B1)

Answer 8

Release energy from carbs, maintains function of nervous system and heart

Question 9

Function of riboflavin (B2)

Answer 9

Release energy from macronutrients, maintain healthy skin and mucous membranes, keep red blood cells healthy, transports and uses iron in the body

Question 10

Function of niacin (B3)

Answer 10

Release energy from food, maintains function of nervous system, maintains healthy skin and mucous membranes

Question 11

Function of vitamin B12

Answer 11

Produces energy, metabolises folic acid, makes red blood cells, strengthens immune system, maintains function of nervous system

Question 12

Function of folic acid

Answer 12

Produces red blood cells, normal cell division, develops neural tube in unborn babies

Question 13

Function of vitamin C

Answer 13

Forms collagen in the body, helps cuts and wound heal quicker, antioxidant, assists in absorption of iron

Question 14

Function of calcium

Answer 14

Combines with phosphorus to make calcium phosphate which strengthens bones and teeth, helps blood clot after injury, maintains muscle and nervous system, maintains bones and teeth

Question 15

Function of phosphorus

Answer 15

Produces energy, normal function of cell membranes, combines with calcium to strengthen bones and teeth

Question 16

Function of iron

Answer 16

Transports oxygen around the body, component of haemoglobin, reduces fatigue, strengthens immune system, produces energy

Question 17

Function of salt

Answer 17

Maintains correct fluid balance, maintains muscle and nerve activity

Question 18

Function of fibre

Answer 18

Reduce risk of heart disease, bowel cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some cancers, helps weight control, bulk up stools and make waste move more quickly through the digestive tract, improves gut health

Question 19

Function of water

Answer 19

Acts as lubricant for joints and eyes, main component of saliva, helps get rid of waste, helps regulate body temperature

Question 20

Function of energy

Answer 20

Keeps heart beating, keeps organs functioning, maintains body temperature, muscle contraction