Human Nutrition

Question 1

Define diet

Answer 1

The kinds of food that a person, animal or community habitually eats

Question 2

Define a nutrient

Answer 2

A substance that provides nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and growth

Question 3

Define a balanced diet

Answer 3

A diet consisting of different types of foods providing adequate amounts of nutrients necessary for good health

Question 4

Carbohydrates

Answer 4

Provides energy
Providing stored energy
Helps preserve muscle

Eg) potato, rice

Question 5

Fats and oils

Answer 5

Provides energy
Produced hormones
Insulation and protection

Question 6

Protein

Answer 6

Build up and repair tissue
Growth and maintenance
Balance fluids

Question 7

Vitamin C

Answer 7

Helps protect cells
Maintains healthy skin, blood vessels, bones
Helps wound healing

Question 8

Vitamin D

Answer 8

Helps regulate the amount of calcium/phosphate

Question 9

Vitamin A

Answer 9

Helps body natural defence against illness
Helps vision in dim light

Eg) cheese, egg, milk

Question 10

Calcium

Answer 10

Helps build strong bones and teeth
Regulates muscle contractions

Diary, nuts

Question 11

Iron

Answer 11

Helps makes red blood cells (carry oxygen around the body)

Eg) meat, beans, dried fruit

Question 12

Fibre

Answer 12

Stabilises glucose and cholesterol levels

Eg) fruits pulses

Question 13

Water

Answer 13

Regulates temperature

Helps the body remove waste