nutrient groups

Question 1

what are the 7 nutrient groups?

Answer 1

carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (oils + fats), vitamins, minerals, fibre, water

Question 2

what are carbohydrates made of?

Answer 2

starch and sugars

Question 3

why do we need carbohydrates?

Answer 3

they provide us with energy needed for chemical reactions ( ie. anaerobic respiration ) and energy to help us move around.

Question 4

give examples of foods that include carbohydrates.

Answer 4

bread, pasta, potatoes.

Question 5

what are simple carbohydrates?

Answer 5

sugars

Question 6

what are complex carbohydrates?

Answer 6

starch

Question 7

what elements do carbohydrates have?

Answer 7

carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

Question 8

what are lipids a combination of?

Answer 8

both fats and oils.

Question 9

which lipids are solid at room temperature?

Answer 9

fats.

Question 10

which lipids are liquid at room temperature?

Answer 10

oils.

Question 11

give examples of foods that contain lipids.

Answer 11

oily fish, avacado.

Question 12

why do we need lipids?

Answer 12

for longer term stores of energy and insulation ( keeping us warm AND protecting our organs ).

Question 13

what are proteins made of?

Answer 13

amino acids.

Question 14

give examples of foods that contain proteins.

Answer 14

legumes ( lentils, beans ) nuts, seeds, meat, fish.

Question 15

why do we need proteins?

Answer 15

to grow and to repair damaged tissue. can also be used as energy if we don’t have enough carbohydrates or lipids.

Question 16

what type of molecules do vitamins have?

Answer 16

organic molecules, meaning they’re made by living organisms.

Question 17

what type of molecules do minerals have?

Answer 17

inorganic, and much more simpler molecules.

Question 18

what do we need vitamin A for?

Answer 18

good vision, healthy hair.

Question 19

what foods can you find vitamin A in?

Answer 19

leafy vegetables.

Question 20

what do we need vitamin C for?

Answer 20

preventing scurvy.

Question 21

what foods can you find vitamin C in?

Answer 21

citrus fruit,

Question 22

what foods can you find vitamin D in?

Answer 22

eggs and oily fish.

Question 23

what do we need vitamin D for?

Answer 23

your body produces the vitamin using sunlight, which then helps absorb calcium.

Question 24

what is calcium?

Answer 24

a mineral.

Question 25

what do we need calcium for?

Answer 25

strong bones. not enough can lead to rickets

Question 26

what is iron?

Answer 26

a mineral in which is an important component of the haemoglobin. not enough iron can cause anemia.

Question 27

what foods can you find iron in?

Answer 27

red meat, spinach, beans.

Question 28

what are fibres?

Answer 28

a type of carbohydrate that is not absorbed into the body

Question 29

which foods can you find fibre in?

Answer 29

wholemeal foods such as bread, brown rice, fruits and vegetables.

Question 30

what is fibre’s role in the body?

Answer 30

to keep food moving through intestines properly to ensure regular digestion. stops us from getting diarrhoea and constipation.

Question 31

why do we need water?

Answer 31

we need water as our body is 70% water + water is needed in chemical reactions

Question 32

how do our bodies continuously loose water?

Answer 32

breathing, sweating and urinating.