Must Know

Question 1

Nutrient

Answer 1

A substance found in food that has specific function in the body

Question 2

Diet

Answer 2

The food we eat

Question 3

Source

Answer 3

The food a nutrient is found in

Question 4

Physical activity

Answer 4

The exercise we do

Question 5

Obesity

Answer 5

A disorder caused by gaining obsessive weight

Question 6

Dental caries

Answer 6

The process which causes tooth decay

Question 7

Energy balance

Answer 7

Balancing the food we eat with physical activity

Question 8

Why do adolescents need protein?

Answer 8

Helps with rapid growth

Question 9

Why do adolescents need Carbohydrates

Answer 9

For energy, to grow and carry out activities. There are two types of carbohydrate-starch and sugar

Question 10

Why do adolescents need Fat

Answer 10

To provide energy

Question 11

Why do adolescents need Calcium

Answer 11

For growth and the strengthening of bones and teeth

Question 12

Why do adolescents need Iron

Answer 12

To produce enough red blood cells (especially when growth is rapid) and to boost your brain power

Question 13

Why do adolescents need Vitamin C

Answer 13

To build a strong immune system (this protects you from infections)

Question 14

Why do adolescents need Dietary fibre

Answer 14

To prevent constipation

Question 15

5 fluids that will contribute to your water each day

Answer 15

Water 
Sugar free cordials
Milk
Tea 
Soup

Question 16

Pineapple, apple, banana, pear, tomato, carrot, peas

Answer 16

Dietary fibre

Vitamin C

Question 17

Potatoes, rice, pasta, bread, couscous, noodles

Answer 17

Starchy carbohydrate protein

Whole grain varieties also provide dietary fibre

Question 18

Milk, cheddar cheese, yoghurt, soya milk, almond milk, cream cheese

Answer 18

Protein
Calcium
Fat

Question 19

Ham, beans, lentils, eggs, nuts, beef, salmon, chicken,lamb

Answer 19

Protein
Iron
Fat

Question 20

Flora, olive oil, vegetable oil, margarine

Answer 20

Fat

Question 21

What 2 sources does energy come from?

Answer 21

Fat

Carbohydrates

Question 22

Where do we get most of our energy from?

Answer 22

Starchy carbohydrates

Question 23

Eating too much sugary foods will lead to _________ and ______ ______

Answer 23

Obesity and tooth decay

Question 24

3 examples of food that is high in starch

Answer 24

Couscous
Pasta
Rice

Question 25

3 examples of food high in sugar

Answer 25

Fizzy drinks
Ketchup
Nutella

Question 26

Different types of fruit and vegetables

Answer 26

Fresh
Frozen
Dried 
Tinned
Juices/smoothies

Question 27

Portion/ banana, orange, apple, pear

Answer 27

One

Question 28

Portion/ grapefruit, avocado

Answer 28

Half one

Question 29

Portion/ melon, pineapple

Answer 29

One slice

Question 30

Portion/ plums, satsuma

Answer 30

Two

Question 31

Portion/ sultans, raisons (dried fruit)

Answer 31

One healed table spoon

Question 32

Portion/ grapes, cherries, berries

Answer 32

Two handfuls

Question 33

Portion/ raw, cooked or frozen vegetables

Answer 33

3 heaped table spoons

Question 34

Portion/ pulses, (beans peas or lentils)

Answer 34

3 heaped table spoons

Question 35

Portion/ salad

Answer 35

3 heaped table spoons

Question 36

What is the food group that provides iron?

Answer 36

Beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and protein

Question 37

What is anemia?

Answer 37

A condition caused by not eating enough iron-rich foods.

Question 38

What are the symptoms of anemia?

Answer 38

Dizziness, fainting, tired, pale skin.

Question 39

How does a vegetarian get iron?

Answer 39

Beans, eggs and lentils

Question 40

6 tea spoons = __g

Answer 40

30g