Macronutrients

Question 1

What are macronutrients?

Answer 1

Needed in large amounts

Protein, carbs, fats

Question 2

Function of protein

Answer 2

Growth and repair

Source of energy

Question 3

What is HBV

Answer 3

High biological value

Contains all the essential amino acids

Question 4

HBV sources of protein

Answer 4

Chicken

Beef

Eggs

Fish

Question 5

What is LBV

Answer 5

Low biological value

Foods that contain one or more of the essential amino acids

Question 6

LBV sources of protein

Answer 6

Beans

Lentils

Pulses

Question 7

What is protein complementation

Answer 7

A mixture of LBV proteins to get all the essential animo acids

For vegans and vegetarians

Question 8

What is an essential amino acid?

Answer 8

Amino acids the body can’t produce

Question 9

Deficiency of protein

Answer 9

Kwashiorkor

Question 10

Excess of protein

Answer 10

Surplus of energy

Deterioration of kidneys

Question 11

Function of fat

Answer 11

Energy

Insulation

Protects organs

Question 12

Saturated sources of fat

Answer 12

Animal sources

Butter

Lard

Question 13

Unsaturated sources of fat

Answer 13

Plant sources

Olive/vegetable/sunflower oil

Question 14

What’s the difference between saturated and unsaturated fat?

Answer 14

Saturated is solid at room temp and unsaturated is liquid

Question 15

Deficiency of fat

Answer 15

Skin problems

Vision issues

Cognitive problems

Question 16

Excess of fat

Answer 16

Obesity

Heart problems

High blood pressure

Question 17

What is sugar?

Answer 17

Simple carbohydrate

Question 18

Function of sugar

Answer 18

Energy for blood

Quick release energy

Question 19

Source of sugar

Answer 19

Fruit

Milk

Sugar

Question 20

Deficiency of sugar

Answer 20

Low blood sugar levels

Question 21

Excess of sugar

Answer 21

High blood sugar

Diabetes

Tooth decay

Question 22

Different types of monosaccharides (simple sugars)

Answer 22

Glucose - fruits and sugars

Fructose - honey

Galactose - digestion of lactose

Question 23

Different types of disaccharides (complex sugars)

Answer 23

Lactose - milk

Maltose - fermentation of grains

Sucrose - cane sugar

Question 24

What is starch?

Answer 24

Complex carbohydrates

Question 25

Function of starch

Answer 25

Slow release energy

Question 26

Source of starch

Answer 26

Bread

Rice

Pasta

Potato

Question 27

Deficiency of starch

Answer 27

Fatigue

Immune system problems

Trouble healing wounds

Question 28

Excess of starch

Answer 28

Obesity - stored as fat

Question 29

Different types of polysaccharides (complex starch)

Answer 29

Pectin - fruits and veg

Gums - plants and used as thickener

Question 30

What is a modified starch?

Answer 30

Changed to perform a different function

Added into foods to thicken

Question 31

What is nsp

Answer 31

Fibre

Helps to maintain a healthy digestive system by bulking stool

Question 32

What is insoluble fibre

Answer 32

Not digested by the body

Question 33

What Is soluble fibre

Answer 33

Not digested by the body, absorbed by water

Question 34

Sources of insoluble nsp

Answer 34

Wheat

Pulses

Fruit and veg skins

Question 35

Sources of soluble nsp

Answer 35

Oats

Rice

Barley

Fruit

Question 36

Deficiency of nsp

Answer 36

Poor digestion

Weight gain

Question 37

Excess of nsp

Answer 37

Bloating

Audible digestive noises

Constipation

Cramping