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Half Term 1 Revision Flashcards

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1
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How many amino acids are known to exist?

A

20

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2
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Are baked beans high or low biological value?

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Low

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3
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Which sugars are part of the monosaccharide group?

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Glucose
Galactose
Fructose

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4
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Which 4 things can cause the denaturation of protein?

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Heat
Acids
Air bubbles
Mechanical agitation

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5
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How much does one portion of fruit and vegetables weigh?

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80g

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6
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Which term describes the process of denatured protein molecules joining together, which then inturn changes the appearance and texture of foods?

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Coagulation

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7
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How many calories should an adult male not exceed per day?

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2500

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8
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What are the two groups of carbohydrates in the diet?

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Simple
Complex

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9
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Which sugars are part of the disaccharide group

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Maltose
Sucrose
Lactose

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10
Q

True or false, Carbohydrate is a macronutrient

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True

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11
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What % of our food energy should come from carbohydrates?

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50%

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12
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True or false, complex carbohydrates do not taste sweet

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True

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13
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Is meat high or low biologival value?

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High

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14
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What are the common characteristics of a protein alternative

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They have a high protein content
They have a low fat content
They have little flavour
They take up flavour really well
They are often consumed by vegetarians

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15
Q

Which gas is produced during bread making

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Carbon dioxide

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16
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which age group will not follow the directions of the Eatwell guide?

A

0-5

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17
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Why are some protein foods considered to be ‘high biological value’?

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Because they contain all of the essential amino acids

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18
Q

Are seeds high or low biological value?

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Low

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19
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What does the term ‘protein complementation’ describe

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Mixing two or more LBV protein in the same meal so all essential amino acids are consumed

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20
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What type of sugars have been released from foods during processing/ or added during the cooking process?

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Free sugars

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21
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What does NSP stand for?
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A

non-starch polysaccharide

22
Q

How many essential amino acids does a child require?

A

10

23
Q

Is gelatine high or low biological value?

A

Low

24
Q

Which organs are put under strain if too much protein is consumed?

A

Liver and kidneys

25
Q

If I consumed 2 fruit smoothies, how many portions of fruit would it contribute to my overall total for that day?

A

1 portion

26
Q

What is gluten?
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A

A protein

27
Q

What should you try to cut down on in your diet?

A

Saturated fats and sugar

28
Q

Which of the following groups of people would need to consume the most protein each day?

A

male teenagers

29
Q

True of false, Protein is a micronutrient.

A

False

30
Q

how many g’s of salt should you not exceed per day?

A

6g

31
Q

How many sugar molecules do monosaccharides contain?

A

1

32
Q

Are soya beans high or low biological value?

A

High

33
Q

What are the possible effects of consuming too much refined carbohydrate foods in the diet?

A

tooth decay

34
Q

What are the functions of carbohydrate in the body? tick all that apply

A

provide energy
aid digestion by providing fibre

35
Q

Which meal should you not skip, as it is considered to be the most important meal of the day?

A

Breakfast

36
Q

Which of the following are effects of a protein deficiency? tick all that apply
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A

Hair loss
Underdeveloped children
Skin and nails in poor condition

37
Q

Which term describes when the chemical bonds have broken within a protein molecule and it starts to unravel?

A

Denaturation

38
Q

How many portions of fruit and vegetables should you eat each day?

A

5 portions

39
Q

What is the name of the guide which shows us what a balanced diet should look like?

A

The eatwell guide

40
Q

How many portions of fish should you eat each week?

A

2

41
Q

How many calories should an adult female not exceed per day?

A

2000

42
Q

Is cheese high or low biological value?

A

High

43
Q

Which type of foods should you base all your meals?

A

Starchy foods

44
Q

True or false, Fats are a micronutrient

A

True

45
Q

How many glasses of water should we consume each day?

A

6-8

46
Q

What are the functions of protein in the body, tick all that apply.

A

Growth
Repair
Gives the body energy

47
Q

What are the units called which make up a protein molecule?

A

Amino acids

48
Q

How many ml of fruit smoothies or juice should you not exceed per day?

A

150

49
Q

True or false, vitamins and minerals are micronutrients

A

True

50
Q

What is an example of a gas-in-liquid foam?

A

meringue

51
Q

What are the effects of a deficiency of carbohydrate in the diet? tick all that apply

A

Lack of energy
Weight loss
Severe weakness

52
Q

What are the amino acids called that the body cannot make, and so have to come from the food we eat?

A

Essential amino acids

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