Human Health & Diet

Question 1

What are the important parts of a balanced diet and their functions?

Answer 1

1) Carbohydrates and fats - energy
2) Protein - Growth & Repair
3) Vitamins - C to prevent Scurvy
4) Minerals - Iron to make haemoglobin
5) Fibre - prevent constipation
6) Water - to prevent hydration

Question 2

What reasons might some people require different diets?

Answer 2

1) Vegetarian
2) Vegan
3) Child
4) Pregnant
5) Athlete

Question 3

What are carbohydrates, fats and proteins made out of?

Answer 3

1) Carbohydrates - Simple sugars
2) Fats - Glycerol & Fatty acids
3) Proteins - Amino acids

Question 4

What is the difference between first and second class proteins?

Answer 4

First class contains essential amino acids
Second class do not contain all essential amino acids

Question 5

How does the body store carbohydrates and fats?

Answer 5

Carbohydrates are stored in the liver as glycogen or converted into fats.
Fats are stored under the skin and around the organs as adipose tissue.

Question 6

What does BMI stand for?

Answer 6

Body Mass Index

Question 7

What do you need to calculate BMI?

Answer 7

Height and Mass

Question 8

What is Kwashiorkor?

Answer 8

A disease caused by protein deficiency.

Question 9

What is the main symptom of kwashiorkor?

Answer 9

Swollen belly

Question 10

What is our EAR of our protein?

Answer 10

Estimated Average Requirement of protein - the amount of protein we should eat every day

Question 11

What factors affect the amount of protein you should eat?

Answer 11

1) Age
2) Pregnancy
3) Breast-feeding