Nutrients

Question 1

Function of carbohydrates

Answer 1

Provides energy

Question 2

Function of lipids (fats and oils)

Answer 2

Provides energy
Acts as a energy store
Provides insulation

Question 3

Function of proteins

Answer 3

Needed for growth
Repair tissues
Provides energy in emergencies

Question 4

Function Vitamin A

Answer 4

Help to improve vision

Keep hair & skin health

Question 5

Function of vitamin c

Answer 5

Needed to prevent scurry

Question 6

Function of vitamin D

Answer 6

Needed for calcium absorption

Question 7

Function of mineral ions - calcium

Answer 7

Needed to make bones and teeth

Question 8

Function of mineral ions - iron

Answer 8

Needed to make haemoglobin

Question 9

Function of water

Answer 9

All bodily function requires water

Question 10

Function of dietary fibre

Answer 10

AIDS the movement of food through the gut

Question 11

Test for glucose (sugars)

Answer 11

Benedicts solution (blue)

Question 12

Colour change of Benedictus solution in presence of glucose

Answer 12

Brick red precipitate

Question 13

Test for starch

Answer 13

Iodine solution (brown/orange)

Question 14

Colour changer of iodine solution in presence of starch

Answer 14

Orange/ brown - blue/black