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NFCE FOOD AND COOKERY GCSE Flashcards

1
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What are the 6 essential nutrients?

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Minerals, carbohydrates, Fats, proteins, water, vitamins

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What is classed as a macro nutrient?

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Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats

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What I s classed as a micro nutrient?

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Minerals, Vitamins

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4
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What does Macro nutrients mean?

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Larger amounts

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5
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What does micro nutrients mean?

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Smaller amounts

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6
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What is the function off Carbohydrates?

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Provides energy

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7
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What is the function of Fibre?

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Keeps the digestive tract healthy,
Helps create a full feeling in the stomach.

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8
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What is the function of Protein?

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Provides energy.
Important for growth

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9
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What is the function of Saturated fats?

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Reducing intake can cut risk of heart disease and lower blood Cholesterol

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10
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What is saturated fats makes from?

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Animals

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11
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What are unsaturated fats made from?

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Plant origins

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12
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What is the function of B-Vitamins?

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Converts food into fuel to make energy

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What is the function of Vitamin A?

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Important for night vision
Helps prevent infection

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14
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What is the function of Folate?

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Used in the body for making DNA

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15
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What is the function of Vitamin C?

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Keeps teeth and gums healthy,
Fights infections and helps heal wounds

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What is the function of Vitamin D?

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Helps maintain calcium levels in the body to keep bones and teeth healthy

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What is the function of Vitamin E?

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Protects body against cell damage that may lead to the development of heart disease and cancer

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18
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What is the function of Vitamin K?

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Blood Clotting

19
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What is vitamin C?

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Fruit and veg

20
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What is Vitamin D?

21
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What is Vitamin A

A

Retinol (eyes)

22
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What nutrients do fruit and vegetables belong to?

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Vitamins, minerals, water and fibre

23
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What nutrients do starchy carbohydrates belong to?

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Calcium and B group Vitamins

24
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What nutrients does oil and spreads belong to?

25
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What nutrients do Dairy and alternative belong to?

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Vitamin D and water

26
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What nutrients do Meat and other proteins belong to?

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Protein, fat vitamins D and iron

27
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What is the meaning of Food groups?

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A way of classifying types of food according to their main nutrients

28
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What is the meaning of nutrients?

A

Chemical found in food that performs a particular function in the body

29
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What is the meaning of a Balanced diet?

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Eating a variety of foods to get all the nutrients in the right proportion and quantities to be healthy

30
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What is the mean of a Composite meal?

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A food/dish made from different foods groups

31
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What is the 1st of the 8 tips?

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Base your meals on starchy foods

32
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What is the 2nd of the 8 tips?

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Eat lots of fruits and vegetables

33
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What is the 3rd of the 8 tips?

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Eat more fish - including a portion of oily fish each week

34
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What is the 4th of the 8 tips?

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Cut down on saturated fat and sugar

35
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What is the 5th of the 8 tips?

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Eat less salt - no more than 6g a day for adults

36
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What is the 6th of the 8 tips?

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Get active and stay at a healthy weight

37
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What is the 7th of the 8 tips?

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Don’t get thirsty

38
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What is the 8th of the 8 tips?

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Don’t skip breakfast

39
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Name 3 Nutrients?

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Carbohydrates
Protein
Fats

40
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Name 3 food groups?

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Fruit and vegetables
Starchy carbohydrates
Dairy and spreads

41
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What should 5 year old have?

A

High in calcium
High in protein
Interesting colours

42
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What should the elderly have?

A

Calcium
Vitamin D
Vitamin C Rich and soft foods

43
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What should adolescent have?

A

Fibre
Iron
Potassium

44
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What should adults have?

A

Fruit and vegetables
Fat free products
Protein

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