nutrition

Question 1

composition of protein

Answer 1

carbon hydrogen oxygen nitrogen

Question 2

classification of protein

Answer 2

high biological value [hbv] and low biological value [lbv]

Question 3

sources of protein

Answer 3

meat fish eggs and dairy and soya products eg peas beans lentils nutsand cereals

Question 4

Refrence intake

Answer 4

approx 0.75g per 1kg body weight

Question 5

Functions of protein

Answer 5

growth and repair heat and energyin the body

Question 6

deficiency diseases

Answer 6

poor or stunted eye growth poor general health

Question 7

composition of fats

Answer 7

carbon hydrogen oxygen

Question 8

classification of fats

Answer 8

saturated and unsaturated

Question 9

sources of fats

Answer 9

[saturated] dairy products fatty meats cakes pastries

[unsaturated] nuts, vegtable ,oils seeds, oily fish

Question 10

Refrence intake

Answer 10

an average adult should not consume more than 70g of fat per day

Question 11

Fuctions of fats

Answer 11

produces energy adipose tissue keeps the body warm

Question 12

Overconsumption (fats)

Answer 12

obesity,coronary heart disease

Question 13

Composition of carboydrates

Answer 13

carbon hydrogen oxygen

Question 14

classification (carbohydrates)

Answer 14

sugar,starch,fibre

Question 15

Sources (carbohydrates)

Answer 15

sugar starch wholecereals

Question 16

functions (carbohydrates)

Answer 16

supply heat and energy in the body

excess are stored as adipose tissue

Question 17

Refrence intake (carbohydrates)

Answer 17

25-35g

Question 18

Classification of minerals

Answer 18

macro [calcium,sodium,phosphorus,potassium]

trace [iron,fluride,iodine,zinc]

Question 19

Calcium

Answer 19

needed for strong bones and theeth

deficiency - can cause rickets and osteoporosis

Question 20

sources

Answer 20

red meat,eggs,fortifid cereals,beans

Question 21

Sodium

Answer 21

contols water balance. too much cause high blood presure

coronary heart disease

Question 22

Classification of vitamins

Answer 22

fat soluble A,D,E,K

water soluble B,C

Question 23

vitamin A

Answer 23

good eyesight

sources- oily fish,liver,eggs

Question 24

vitamin D

Answer 24

works with calcium

strong bones and theeth

Question 25

deficiency diseases

Answer 25

rickets,thooth decay,osteoporosis

Question 26

sources of vitamin D

Answer 26

sunshine,oily fish,eggs,butter

Question 27

vitamin E

Answer 27

protects against heart disease needed for healthy skin

Question 28

sources of vitamin E

Answer 28

seeds,nuts,cereals

Question 29

sources of vitamin K

Answer 29

green veg,milk,cheese

Question 30

sources of B group

Answer 30

meat,eggs,fortified cereals

Question 31

functions of B group

Answer 31

healthy nervous system

Question 32

deficiency diseases B group

Answer 32

delayed growth,tiredness

Question 33

folate/folic acid

Answer 33

needed before and during pregnacy to prevent spina bifida

sources-fruits and veg

Question 34

vitamin C

Answer 34

general health,healing of wounds

Question 35

deficiency diseases of vitamin C

Answer 35

scurvy anaemia

Question 36

sources of vitamin C

Answer 36

fruit and veg

Question 37

composition of water

Answer 37

hydrogen and oxygen

Question 38

sources of water

Answer 38

most foods/drinks

Question 39

functions of water

Answer 39

essential part of all body tissues and fluids

Question 40

dehydration

Answer 40

occurs if the body loses more water than it takes in