Protein, Fat And Carbohydrates

Question 1

The job a nutrient does in the body

Answer 1

Function

Question 2

The food we eat on a regular basis

Answer 2

Diet

Question 3

A substance found in food that has a specific function in the body

Answer 3

Nutrient

Question 4

Not getting enough of a nutrient

Answer 4

Deficiency

Question 5

Getting too much of a nutrient

Answer 5

Excess

Question 6

Anything we eat or drink

Answer 6

Food

Question 7

The study of food and its effects on the body

Answer 7

Nutrition

Question 8

The food a nutrient is found in

Answer 8

Source

Question 9

State the five main nutrient groups.

Answer 9

Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Vitamins and Minerals

Question 10

In addition to the five main nutrient groups, we need….

Answer 10

Water and Non-Starch Polysaccharide

Question 11

What percentage of the body is made up of water?

Answer 11

70%

Question 12

Two symptoms of dehydration are…

Answer 12

Headache/ Poor concentration

Question 13

Six sources (foods) of water in our diet are…

Answer 13

Fruit and veg, Jelly, soup, tea and coffee, milk and fruit juices

Question 14

4 functions that water does in the body are…

Answer 14

It regulates body temperature, eliminates toxins, helps the body absorb nutrients, and helps transform nutrients into energy

Question 15

Non-Starch polysaccharide can also be known as…

Answer 15

Dietary Fibre

Question 16

If not enough NSP is eaten, what can occur?

Answer 16

Constipation (minor condition) or Bowel Cancer (serious disease)

Question 17

Four good sources of NSP are…

Answer 17

Brown rice, Brown pasta, skins of fruit and veg, whole grain cereal

Question 18

Protein is needed for:

Answer 18

Rapid growth during childhood and adolescence & repair and maintenance of all body cells

Question 19

2 good animal sources of protein:

Answer 19

Fish / eggs

Question 20

2 good plant sources of protein:

Answer 20

Nuts, bread

Question 21

Fat is needed to:

Answer 21

Provide a concentrated source of energy, insulate the body (37oC) and protect vital organs

Question 22

Good source of saturated fats:

Answer 22

Cheese / butter

Question 23

Good sources of unsaturated fats:

Answer 23

Olive oil / salmon

Question 24

Too much fat of any kind can lead to…

Answer 24

Obesity

Question 25

What do carbohydrates supply the body with?

Answer 25

Energy

Question 26

Good sources of starch:

Answer 26

Pasta, rice, bread

Question 27

Good sources of sugar (quick release energy):

Answer 27

Chocolate, sweets, ice cream

Question 28

Excess sugar can lead to…

Answer 28

Tooth decay

Question 29

How much NSP should we eat each day?

Answer 29

18g