Key Terms

Question 1

Source

Answer 1

Food nutrient found in

Question 2

Function

Answer 2

Job nutrient has in body

Question 3

Diet

Answer 3

Food we eat on a day to day basis

Question 4

Nutrient

Answer 4

Substance found in food specific function in body

Question 5

Deficiency

Answer 5

Not getting enough of a nutrient

Question 6

Excess

Answer 6

Getting too much of a nutrient

Question 7

Food

Answer 7

Anything we eat/drink

Question 8

Nutrition

Answer 8

Study of food and effects on body

Question 9

GP

Answer 9

First contact with health concerns(primary care)
Listens to symptoms
Carries out tests diagnose illness and disease
Prescribes suitable treatment
Refers patient to specialist help

Question 10

Dietician

Answer 10

Carry out research into links between food we eat and effect on body.
Gives advice about their diet
Advice caterers for hospitals and nursing homes on menu

Question 11

Specialist Nurse

Answer 11

Detailed training.
Support clients with specific diet related conditions e.g. diabetics high blood pressure.
Work alongside doctors.
Monitor and advise individual patients.