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Food and cookery NCFE level 1/2: Content area 3-food groups, key nutrients, and a balanced diet > Macronutrients > Flashcards

Macronutrients Flashcards

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1
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What is a Macronutrient?

A

a nutrient needed by the body in large amounts

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What are the three macronutrients

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carbohydrates
proteins
fat

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3
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What are complex carbs made of

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starch

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4
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what are simple carbs made up of?

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sugars

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What are the three types of saccharides and what type of carb are they?

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-monosaccharides (simple)
-disaccharides (simple)
-polysaccharides (complex )

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6
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Sources of simple carbs

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-sugar
-biscuits
-cakes
-chocolate

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7
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sources of complex carbs

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-wholegrain cereals
-vegetables
-beans and legume
-bread

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8
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function of carbs

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-provide and store energy for the workings of the body
-sweeten and flavour foods
-provide digestion for digestion

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9
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What is a visible fat?

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Visible fats are fats that are readily noticed or seen by the naked eye

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Examples of visible fat?

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-skin on poultry
-fat of a piece of meat

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11
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What is an invisible fat?

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Invisible fats are the fats in food that are not visible to the naked eye but still contribute to the total fat content of the food

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12
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examples if invisible fat?

A

butter in cake

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13
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what are the two types of fat?

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unsaturated and saturated fat

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Which type of fat is healthier?

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saturated fat are unhealthier and should be eaten in small amounts whilst unsaturated fats are a lot healthier.

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sources of saturated fat?

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-butter
-suet
-lard
-animal fat

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16
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What are the two types of unsaturated fat ?

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monounsaturated and polyunsaturated

17
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sources of monounsaturated fat? (list 3)

A

olive oil
nuts
oily fish (omega 3)

18
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sources of polyunsaturated fat? (list 3)

A

seeds
salmon
walnuts
avocados

19
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functions of fat: (list 4)

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-provide a good energy source
-form the structure of some cells
-insulate the body against the cold
-protect vital organs such as the heart, liver and kidney
-provide a good source of vitamin D

20
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What are two essential fatty acids essential to human health, that cannot be made by the body?

A

omega 3 and omega 6

21
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sources of omega 3:

A

oily fish
seeds
walnut oil
green leafy vegetables

22
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sources of omega 6:

A

sunflower oil
corn oil
fruit and vegetables
grains
poultry
seeds

23
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What is the difference between a fat and an oil

A

fats are solid at room temp while oils are liquid

24
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What is the daily intake of carbs for an adult?

A

250g

25
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What is the recommended amount of fat consumed for the average man?

A

less than 90g per day 30g should be saturated

26
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What is the recommended amount of fat consumed for the average woman?

A

less than 70g a day 20g should ne saturated

27
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What is the recommended amount of fat consumed for children

A

around 35% of their total intake

28
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what are proteins made up of?

A

essential amino acids

29
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What are the two types of proteins?

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-LBV ( Low biological value )
-HBV ( High biological value )

30
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What are HBV proteins?

A

proteins which contain all essential amino acids

31
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What are LBV proteins?

A

proteins which contain only some of the essential amino acids

32
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What is protein complementation?

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when sources of LBV proteins are combines so all amino acids are available

33
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Sources of LBV protein

A

pulses
rice
wheat
nuts and seeds

34
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Sources of HBV protein

A

meat
fish
eggs
dairy products
soya beans

35
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functions of proteins

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-needed for growth, maintenance and repair
-provide structure for all cells in the body, enzymes, and carrier molecules
-secondary source of energy

36
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how much protein do adults need?

A

45-60g

37
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how much protein do children of the ages 7-15 need every day?

A

28-42g

Food and cookery NCFE level 1/2: Content area 3-food groups, key nutrients, and a balanced diet (5 decks)

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