human nutrition

Question 1

What makes a Balanced diet

Answer 1

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
Vitamins
Minerals
Dietary Fibre
Water

Question 2

Function of Carbs

Answer 2

It’s a source of energy

Question 3

Function of Protein

Answer 3

Growth and Repair

Question 4

Function of Lipids

Answer 4

Insulation and energy storage

Question 5

Function of Fibre

Answer 5

Provides Bulk for the intestine to push

Question 6

Function of Vitamins/Minerals

Answer 6

Maintain Health

Question 7

Function of Water

Answer 7

Needed for Chemical Reactions to take place in cells

Question 8

Physical Digestion

Answer 8

Physical digestion (sometimes referred to as mechanical digestion) is the breakdown of food into smaller pieces without chemical change to the food molecules
The processes that take place during physical digestion help to increase the surface area of food for the action of enzymes during chemical digestion
It is mainly carried out by the chewing action of the teeth, the churning action of the stomach and the emulsification of fats by bile in the duodenum

Question 9

enzymes

Answer 9

enzymes are substances that help you digest your food. They are secreted (released) by the salivary glands and cells lining the stomach, pancreas, and small intestine.