Health And Lifestyle

Question 1

Describe the role of lipids in the body

Answer 1

Lipids include fats and oils. They have three important jobs:

1. Provide you with a store of energy.
2. Keep you warm by providing a layer of insulation under your skin.
3. Protect organs like your kidneys and heart from damage.

Question 2

Explain in detail what is meant by a balanced diet. Provide examples of what a balanced diet should contain.

Answer 2

To remain healthy you need to have a balanced diet. This menas eating food containing the right nutrients in correct amounts.

Question 3

Describe how to prepare a food solution of a breakfast cereal

Answer 3

1. Crush the food using a pestel and mortar.

2. Add a few drops of water and mix well.

Question 4

Explain in detail how you would test a gingerbread-biscuit solution for the presence of the starch, sugar and protein.

Answer 4

1. add a few drops of iodine solution to the food solution.

2. If the solution turns a dark blue-black colour, the food contains starch.

Question 5

Compare the health problems of being underweight and the health promblems of being overweight

Answer 5

Underweight

1. Often suffer from health problems, such as a poor immune system.
2. Lack of enrgy to do things, and are often tired.
3. Are lickely ro suffer from a lack of vitiamins or minerals.

Overweight

1. Heart disase
2. Stroke
3. Diabeties
4. Cancer

Question 6

Explain why live yoghurt should be part of your diet

Answer 6

Some foods, called probiotic foods, like live yoghurt, contain these useful bacteria.

Question 7

Describe three differences between medicanal drugs and recreational drugs

Answer 7

Medicanal drugs are used for medicane perposes only. They also benefit your health.
Recreational drugs are illegal but used for relaxing and enjoyment