Nutrients

Question 1

What is a definition of nutrients?

Answer 1

.the right amount of nutrients from healthy foods in the right combinations
.the essentials, carbohydrates, fats, protein, fibre, vitamins, minerals and water

Question 2

How does carbohydrates help your body and where do you find them?

Answer 2

.your body’s main source of energy and muscles

. You find them in, wheat, oat, rice, bread, pasta and cereal

Question 3

How does fat help your body and where can you find it?

Answer 3

.Used to insulate your body and protect vital organs and is your second source of energy
.you find them in, dairy products, meat, nuts and egg yolk

Question 4

How does protein help your body and where do you find it?

Answer 4

.used for body growth and repair such as bone, muscle and skin
. You can find them, lean meat, chicken, fish, eggs, milk and nuts

Question 5

How do minerals help your body and where do they find them?

Answer 5

.minerals assist in chemical reactions occurring in the body such as energy release
.you can find them in, lean meat, fish, dairy products, cereal and eggs

Question 6

How do vitamins help your body and where do you find them?

Answer 6

.without these your body would not function properly, small amounts needed for blood formation, bone strength and water balance
.you find them in, fruit, vegetables and starchy foods

Question 7

How does water help your body and where do u find it?

Answer 7

.most important nutrient for your body hydrates body cells and helps maintain your body temperature
.you find them in, all drinks, most foods and water

Question 8

How does fibre help your body and where do you find it?

Answer 8

.helps your digestion and removal of waste products

.fruit, vegetables, dairy products, lean meat and fish

Question 9

What is the five group of the pyramid and what order do they go?

Answer 9

Eat lots of - fruit and vegetables,
Cereal, pasta, rice, bread
Drink lots of water

Moderate - lean meat, fish, eggs, nuts
Dairy products

Less - butter, oil, biscuits, cakes chocolate

Question 10

What is Australian guideline

Answer 10

Eat a variety of food - pyramid
Control your weight - daily exercise
Eat less fat and reduce cholesterol - it can cause obesity, heart disease and some cancer
Eat less sugar - there is a lot of sugar in processed foods
Eat less salt - increases blood pressure and strokes
Drink lots of water - when you are thirsty you are dehydrated
Limit alcohol intake - one standard drink per day too much can cause liver damage, and brain damage
Promote breastfeeding - decreases infection and more nutrition

Question 11

What is a definition of health?

Answer 11

.physical
.mental
.social well-being
. You are free of any sickness or illness