Nutrition

Question 1

why do we need food

Answer 1

for energy, growth, and repair, and prevent deficiency diseases.

Question 2

6 types of nutrients

Answer 2

Protein 
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Water

Question 3

what is a deficiency disease and name 2

Answer 3

Deficiency diseases are caused by lack of a particular food eg
rickets - lack of vitamin D
scurvy - lack of vitamin C

Question 4

Function of protein

Answer 4

Growth and repair of tissue

Question 5

source of protein

Answer 5

poultry, fish, lean meats, eggs, beans and lentils

Question 6

function of carbohydrates

Answer 6

source of energy

prevents constipation

Question 7

types and sources of carbohydrates

Answer 7

Starch - bread, pasta, rice and potatoes
Sugar - fruit
Fibre - fruit, vegetables and wholemeal cereal

Question 8

function of fat

Answer 8

cell membranes

Question 9

sources of fat

Answer 9

vegetable oil and oily fish eg salmon

Question 10

function of vitamin c

Answer 10

making new cells

Question 11

source of vitamin C

Answer 11

citrus fruits, kiwi and blackcurrant

Question 12

function of vitamin D

Answer 12

healthy bones and wellbeing

Question 13

source of vitamin D

Answer 13

dairy food, supplements and sunlight

Question 14

function of calcium

Answer 14

strong bones and teeth

Question 15

calcium deficiency’s

Answer 15

osteoporosis - brittle bones

Question 16

source of calcium

Answer 16

dairy foods and tinned fish

Question 17

function of iron

Answer 17

haemoglobin production

Question 18

sources of iron

Answer 18

red meat green leafy vegetables

Question 19

function of water

Answer 19

to maintain body temperature