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Question 1

A nutrient is a substance needed by organisms to stay alive and healthy. A healthy human diet involves seven different kinds of nutrient

Answer 1

carbohydrates, proteins, lipids(fats and oils), minerals vitamins, dietary, fibre water

Question 2

Mineral deficiencies is

Answer 2

iron deficiency can cause anaemia, where there are too few red blood cells and iodine deficiency can cause a swelling in the neck called goitre

Question 3

vitamin deficiencies is

Answer 3

vitamin A deficiency can cause blindness
vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy, which makes the gums bleed
vitamin D deficiency causes rickets, which makes the legs bow outwards in growing

Question 4

carbohydrate is needed because

Answer 4

To provide energy. also Cereals, bread, pasta, rice and potatoes

Question 5

protein is needed because

Answer 5

For growth and repair. also Fish, meat, eggs, beans, pulses and dairy products

Question 6

lipids (fats and oil) is needed because

Answer 6

To provide energy. Also to store energy in the body and insulate it against the cold. Butter, oil and nuts

Question 7

minerals is needed because

Answer 7

Needed in small amounts to maintain health an example would be Salt, milk (for calcium) and liver (for iron)

Question 8

vitamin is needed because

Answer 8

needed in small amounts to maintain health Fruit, vegetables, dairy foods

Question 9

Dietary fibre is needed because

Answer 9

To provide roughage to help to keep the food moving through the gut Vegetables, bran

Question 10

water is needed because

Answer 10

Needed for cells and body fluids Water, fruit juice, milk