nutrition and diet

Question 1

what is autotrophic nutrition?

Answer 1

organisms that can produce its own food using light,water,carbon dioxide or other chemicals

Question 2

what is heterotrophic nutrition?

Answer 2

organisms that obtain ready made food or organisms that depend on other sources

Question 3

what is a balanced diet?

Answer 3

A balanced diet must contain carbohydrates, lipids(fats), protein, vitamins, minerals, water, and roughage in the correct proportions

Question 4

sources of Carbohydrates

Answer 4

jam, pasta, grains, roti and bread

Question 5

sources of Fats(lipids)

Answer 5

butter, milk, cheese, margarine and nuts

Question 6

sources of Proteins

Answer 6

fish, eggs, meat, peas and beans. tofu,soya

Question 7

sources of vitamins

Answer 7

vegetables, fruits

Question 8

sources of minerals

Answer 8

also fruit and vegetables(dried fuits mostly)

Question 9

sources of fibre or roughage

Answer 9

fruits and vegetables,brown rice and whole wheat bread

Question 10

functions of carbs

Answer 10

provide energy for the body(main source of energy)

Question 11

functions of fats

Answer 11

provide energy for the body and help keep us warm but too much of fats in our body can lead to health issues

Question 12

functions of proteins

Answer 12

essential for growth,repairs body tissues.

Question 13

functions of vitamins and minerals

Answer 13

required in small amounts for healthy growth and development.

Question 13

what is the function of water?

Answer 13

dissolves chemicals in cells so that they can react, dissolves substances so that they can be transported around the body, dissolves waste substances so that they can be excreted from the body

Question 14

what is the function of fiber?

Answer 14

aids in peristalsis and prevents constipation