Nutrients

Question 1

What is the difference between micronutrients and macronutrients?

Answer 1

Micronutrients are nutrients consumed in smaller amounts or milligrams, compared to macronutrients consumed in larger amounts in grams.

Question 2

Examples of a macro and micro nutrient

Answer 2

Macro: Protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibre
Micro: Vitamins D, iodine, calcium

Question 3

What are the four types of fat? Which is healthiest and which is unhealthiest?

Answer 3

Mono-unsaturated, poly unsaturated, saturated, trans fat.
Healthiest: Mono unsat
Unhealthiest: Trans

Question 4

Fats

Answer 4

Function: Provides energy, improves immunity, and maintains hard tissue.

Source: Oil, avocados

Question 5

Proteins

Answer 5

Function: Growth and maintenance of cells and provision of energy.

Source: Eggs, beef

Question 6

Carbohydrates

Answer 6

Function: Fuel for energy, glucose and fibre.

Source: Pasta, bread

Question 7

Fibre

Answer 7

Function: Regulates digestive system and glucose levels.

Source: Rice, or skin of veggies and fruits.

Question 8

Vitamin D

Answer 8

Function: Aids calcium with bone growth.

Source: Sun (going outside), fish

Question 9

Calcium

Answer 9

Function: Hard tissue growth

Source: Milk, cheese

Question 10

Iron

Answer 10

Function: Produces red blood cells and provides energy.

Source: Lentils, spinach

Question 11

Vitamin A

Answer 11

Function: Improves immune system and helps healthy hard and soft tissue formation.

Source: Carrots, egg yolk

Question 12

Vitamin C

Answer 12

Function: Growth and repair of body tissues and helps absorb iron.

Source: Broccoli, Brussel sprouts

Question 13

Iodine

Answer 13

Regulates the thyroid gland.

Food sources:
-Chicken
-Seaweed

Question 14

Folate

Answer 14

Part of red blood cell formation and the healthy growth and function of cells.

Food sources:
-Spinach
-Peanuts

Question 15

Vitamin B

Answer 15

Acts as co-enzymes in enzymatic processes.

Food sources:
-Bananas
-Avocados