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1
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What is a nutrient

A

A substance found in food that has a specific function in the body

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2
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Main nutrient groups

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Protein fat carbohydrate vitamins minerals

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3
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What functions does water have

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Transports nutrients helps get rid of waste controls temperature

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4
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Causes of dehydration

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Low fluid intake, excessive sweating ,vomiting fever.

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5
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Symptoms of dehydration

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Headache, feeling nauseous, being sick,

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6
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How much water intake does a male need
How much water intake does a female need

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Male-2.0l
Female-1.7

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7
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Six sources of water instead of drinking

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Watermelon, cabbage oranges, cucumbers, tomatoes, celery

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8
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Fibre prevents what

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Constipation,bowel cancer, heart disease and stroke.

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9
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How g of fibre should we a
Eat a day

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30 grams

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10
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What are good alternatives for a high fibre diet
White rice
White bread
Mashed potatoes
And cornflakes

A

Brown rice
Whole meal bread
Baked potatoes
Bran flakes

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11
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How does fibre prevent constipation

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It increases the size of your stool (the material in a bowl movement) and softens it

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12
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Functions of fibre

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Absorbs fibre
Swells and provides bulk to help move food

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13
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Functions of fat

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Energy store
Protects organs
Insulation

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14
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To much fat can give

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Obesity or CHD

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15
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Give examples of unsaturated fats and where are they usually from

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Olive oil, seeds and nuts they are usually from plant sources

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16
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Give example of saturated fats and where there usually from.

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Butter, sausages and chips usually from animal sources

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17
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Eating too much saturated fats can lead too

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Coronary heart disease.

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18
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What is protein needed for (2 things)

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Rapid growth during adolescence .
Repair and maintenance of all body cells and tissues at any time of life .

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19
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What can too much protein do too…

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Too much protein can damage kidneys

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20
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Name given to foods with added nutrients

A

Fortified

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21
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Too little protein will cause

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Poor growth
Cuts not healing

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22
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Animal sources of protein

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Beef
Pork
Chicken
Fish
Ham
Eggs

23
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Plant sources of protein

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Chickpeas
Kidney beans
Soya
Lentils

24
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What are carbohydrates needed for

A

They supply the body with energy

25
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Two types of carbohydrates

A

Starch
Sugars

26
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Source of sugar carbohydrates

A

Fizzy drinks
Sauces
Cakes
Biscuits
Sweets

27
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Source of starch carbohydrate

A

Bread
Pasta
Rice
Coucous
Potatoes

28
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Too much sugar….

A

Leads to tooth decay
Stored as fat
Can lead to obesity

29
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2 functions of iron

A

Forms haemoglobin which gives healthy red blood cell
Red blood cells carry oxygen round body to help cells release energy

Help prevent ANEMIA - tired and pale

30
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Sources of iron

A

Haem iron (animal foods eg beef liver)
Non haem iron (plant foods) e.g broccoli, spinach,eggs

31
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Non haem iron is hard to absorb in body. What must be taken at same time to help absorb it?

A

Vitamin C eg orange juice

32
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Vitamin C - needed for what

A

Boost immune system
Help avoid flus and colds
Help absorb non haem iron
An anti-oxidant

33
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5 sources of vitamin C

A

oranges
Kiwi
Blackcurrant
Strawberry
Red pepper

34
Q

How include 5 a day of fruit and veg in diet

A

Eat fruit with breakfast
Have a smoothie
Fruit salad
Apple crumble
Stir fry veg
Salads

35
Q

Calcium uses

A

Formation of bones and teeth in children and adolescents
Maintenance of bones and teeth in adults

36
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Deficiency of vit C

A

Scurvy - bleeding gums

37
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Deficiency of calcium

A

Osteoporosis

38
Q

Bone disease in children called…

A

Rickets

39
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Bone disease in elderly woman leaves women suffering from…

A

Osteoporosis - curvature of spine

40
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Sources of dairy calcium

A

Milk
Cheese
Yoghurt

41
Q

Sources of non dairy calcium

A

Oat milk
Soya milk
Dark green leaves

42
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Why would non dairy products be good for some people

A

They may be allergic to dairy products

43
Q

Vitamin D
- sources

A

Sunlight
Cheese

Eggs
oily fish

44
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Vitamin D also known as…

A

Sunshine vitamin

45
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How is vit D formed

A

When sunlight or UV light hits skin
Chemical reaction beneath surface off skin
Body Forms vit D

46
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Function of vit D

A

To absorb and use calcium so help form strong bones and teeth in young and maintain in adults

47
Q

What are processed foods

A

Foods produced for convenience and to keep food safe to eat
Some may be low in nutritional value or unhealthy but not all are

48
Q

Name some healthy processed foods

A

Salad leaves
Bread
Pasta sauce
Frozen peas
Lasagna
Baked beans

49
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Advantage of processed foods

A

Faster to prepare
Safe to eat

50
Q

Disadvantage of processed foods

A

Some people do not want to eat foods with added nutrients
People want to have more control of nutrients they eat
Can be more expensive

51
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Examples of processed foods

A

Cans of tuna
Tinned tomatoes
Cartons of milk or fruit juice
Frozen vegetables or fruit
Cook-chill eg snack attack
Ready to eat foods eg yoghurt
Drienpd food eg raisins
Jars of beetroot,honey

52
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How can you increase nutrition using processed foods to a meal of stir fried beef and noodles

A

Add vegetables

53
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How can you increase nutrition to a meal using processed foods to a burger in bap

A

Add salad leaves

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