Principles of nutrition

Question 1

What food source contains glucose?

Answer 1

Fruit
Vegetables
Honey
Corn

Question 2

What food is a source of fructose

Answer 2

Fruit
Vegetables
Honey

Question 3

What is a good source of sucrose?

Answer 3

Granulated sugar

Caster sugar

Question 4

What is a macronutrient?

Answer 4

Nutrients which the body needs in large quantities

Question 5

What is a macronutrient?

Answer 5

Trace elements which the body needs in small amounts

Question 6

What are the 5 key nutrients needed by the body?

Answer 6

Protein
Carbohydrates
Vitamins and minerals
Fats

Question 7

What is the main function of carbohydrates in the diet?

Answer 7

Give energy

Question 8

List three foods that are good sources of starchy carbohydrates

Answer 8

Wheat
Potatoes
Barley

Question 9

Name a good source of protein for vegetarians.

Answer 9

beans, nuts and pulses

Question 10

Name a good source of Omega 3 for vegetarians.

Answer 10

Seeds, walnuts and soya beans

Question 11

Name a good source of Iron for vegetarians.

Answer 11

Leafy greens, dried apricots, figs, sesame and pumpkin seeds, pulses.

Question 12

Name a good source of calcium for vegetarians.

Answer 12

Leafy greens

Question 13

Name a good source of vitamin B2 for vegetarians.

Answer 13

Nuts and seeds