HE yr 9 Booklet 1 Extended

Question 1

Describe two functions for iron in the body

Answer 1

It is needed to form haemoglobin
It also prevents anaemia

Question 2

What are the two different types of iron found in food

Answer 2

Haem iron
non Haem iron

Question 3

What is Haem iron

Answer 3

Haem iron is similar to the iron in our blood cells it is easy to absorb.
It is usually found in animal foods

Question 4

What is non Haem iron

Answer 4

It cannot be absorbed by the body unless it is eaten with a food containing vitamin c.
It is found in some plant bases food

Question 5

Haem food examples

Answer 5

Beef
Fish
Pork
Poultry
Liver

Question 6

Non Haem food examples

Answer 6

Eggs
Nuts
Dark green leafy vegetables
Dried fruit

Question 7

What are five foods high in vitamin c

Answer 7

Kiwi
Cabbage
Peppers
Berries
Citrusy fruits

Question 8

What are two functions of calcium in the diet

Answer 8

To form and strengthen bones and teeth
To mention strong bones and teeth in adults

Question 9

What are 3 sources of calcium

Answer 9

Milk
Yogurt
Cheese

Question 10

What are the functions of vitamin d

Answer 10

Allows the body to absorb and use calcium

Question 11

What are 3 sources of vitamin d

Answer 11

Cheese
Eggs
Oily fish eg. Salmon

Question 12

Why are some foods processed

Answer 12

To time and for convenience

Question 13

What are some commonly eaten processed foods

Answer 13

Salads leaves
Bread
Pasta sauce
Frozen peas

Question 14

What is the advantage of processed foods

Answer 14

They variety to the diet
We need more options

Question 15

What is a disadvantage to processed foods

Answer 15

Some people may not want to eat foods with additives

Question 16

What does osteoporosis mean

Answer 16

a disease that mainly occurs in elderly women when calcium leave the bones

Question 17

What is rickets

Answer 17

The name of the disease which occurs in children who have a deficiency in calcium

Question 18

What is kwashiorkor

Answer 18

A disease which occurs mainly in developing countries and is cause by a protein deficiency

Question 19

What is scurvy

Answer 19

The disease that occurred amongst sailors and pirates on board ships that sailed for longer than vegetables and fruits could be stored

Question 20

What is cholecalciferol

Answer 20

The proper name for vitamin d

Question 21

What are 3 uses of vitamin c

Answer 21

It helps the body absorb Non Haem iron
It boosts the immune system
Helps protect the body from diseases such as coronary heart disease and cancer