Nutrition

Question 1

Give an example of a Sucrose.

Answer 1

Sugar in sweets or puddings.

Question 2

Give an example of glucose and fructose.

Answer 2

Sugars in fruit.

Question 3

Give an example of a lactose.

Answer 3

Milk.

Question 4

Give an example of starch.

Answer 4

Potatoes, Rice and Grain Products.

Question 5

What do proteins do?

Answer 5

Repair body tissues, growth of cells and produce haemoglobin.

Question 6

Give an example of a protein.

Answer 6

Meat and Fish.

Question 7

What do Lipids do?

Answer 7

Energy store and making cell membranes.

Question 8

What does Vitamin A do?

Answer 8

Helps maintain the health of skin and strengthens the immune system.

Question 9

Give an example of lipid.

Answer 9

Butter, Oils and Lard.

Question 10

What is the function of a Carbohydrate?

Answer 10

Carbohydrates are converted into glucose which is used in respiration for the release of energy.

Question 11

Give an example of Vitamin A.

Answer 11

Oily Fish, Egg and Liver.

Question 12

What does Vitamin D do?

Answer 12

Helps the absorption of calcium which helps strengthen your teeth and bones.

Question 13

Give an example of Vitamin D.

Answer 13

Oily Fish, Milk and Eggs.

Question 14

What does Vitamin C do?

Answer 14

Promotes a healthy immune system and helps wound heals and iron absorption and maintains connective tissue.

Question 15

Give an example of Vitamin C.

Answer 15

Oranges, Kiwi Fruit, Peppers, Brussels spouts and Broccoli.

Question 16

What does Calcium do?

Answer 16

strengthens teeth and bones, muscle contractions and blood clotting.

Question 17

Give an example of Calcium.

Answer 17

Milk, Cheese, Cabbage, Broccoli and Soya Beans.

Question 18

What does Iron do?

Answer 18

Makes haemoglobin, important for cell reactions.

Question 19

Give an example of iron.

Answer 19

Liver, Meat, Beans, Nuts, Dried Apricots, Dark Green Leafy Vegetables.

Question 20

What does Sodium Chloride do?

Answer 20

Keeps body fluid balance in the body.

Question 21

Give an example of Sodium Chloride.

Answer 21

Salt and processed food.

Question 22

What does Fibre do?

Answer 22

Adds bulk to food and absorbs poison.

Question 23

Give an example of Fibre.

Answer 23

Cereals, Whole grain rice and wholemeal bread.

Question 24

What does water do?

Answer 24

Transports substances l and removes excretory substances and cools body by evaporation.

Question 25

What does not enough food cause?

Answer 25

Anorexia.

Question 26

What does too much food cause?

Answer 26

Obesity.

Question 27

What does too much salt cause?

Answer 27

High blood pressure.

Question 28

What does too much sugar cause?

Answer 28

Diabetes.