Healthy Lifestyle Flashcards
What are carbohydrates used for?
They provide energy
What are lipids used for?
Provide energy, insulation and protection for organs
What are proteins used for?
Used for growth and repair
What are vitamins used for?
Keep you healthy
What are minerals used for?
Keep you healthy
What is water needed for?
is needed in all cells and body fluids
What is fibre needed for?
Provides bulk to food and keeps it moving in the gut
Why do you need vitamin A?
Good eyesight
Why do you need vitamin D?
Healthy teeth and bones
What chemcial tests for starch?
Iodine
What is the positive test for starch?
The iodine will turn blue/black
What chemical tests for lipids?
Ethanol
What is the positive test for lipids?
The ethanol turns cloudy when mixed with water
What chemical tests for protein?
Add copper sulfate and sodium hydroxide (or Biuret solution)
What is the positive test for protein?
The solution will turn purple
What chemical tests for sugar?
Add Benedict’s solution
What is the positive test for sugar?
The solution will turn orange-red
What unit do we measure energy in?
Joules or kilojoules
If you consistently do not eat enough food it could lead to?
starvation
If you consistently overly eat enough food it could lead to?
obesity