Health And Lifestyle Flashcards
What is lipase
A enzyme that breaks down lipids
What is protease
A enzyme that breaks down protein
What is amylaze
A enzyme that breaks down starch
What is carbohydrase
A enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates
What are the 7 nutrients groups
Carbohydrates Protein Fats and oils Minerals Vitamins Fibre Water
What are carbohydates used for
Energy
What are Proteins used for
Growth and repair
What are fats used for
Energy reserve
What are minerals used for
The keep your bodies healthy e.g strengthen the bones
What are vitamins used for
Vitamin A is for the eyes. Vitamin C is for repair/immune. Vitamin D is for healthy bone etc.
What is fibre used for
Helps move food through our intestines
What us Water used for
Hydration
Where is carbohydrates found
Bread cereal pasta rice came potatoes
Where is protein found
Egg meat fish nuts dairy milk
Where is fats found
Butter cakes red meat cheese crisps
Where is minerals found
Fruit vegetables fish cereal pate milk herbs spices
Where is vitamins found
Fruit vegetables fish cereal pate
Where is fibre found
Fruit vegetables wholemeal products
Where is water found
Water fruit vegetables and drinks
What colour does the solution turn if starch is present
Blue-black
What colour does the solution turn if fats are present
Cloudy
What colour does the solution turn if sugar is present
Green , yellow, orange, red
What colour does the solution turn if protein is present
Purple
What is special about Benedicts solution
It gives you a indication of how much sugar there is not just if there is or isn’t
