Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition > Section 1: Food, Nutrition and Health > Flashcards

Section 1: Food, Nutrition and Health Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Gourmet Food flashcards GCSE Religious Studies - Edexcel Route A flashcards GCSE Religious Studies - Eduqas Route A flashcards GCSE Geography - AQA flashcards GCSE Religious Studies - Edexcel Route B flashcards GCSE Religious Studies - Eduqas Route B flashcards
1
Q

What are examples of macronutrients?

A

Proteins, fats and carbohydrates

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are proteins needed for?

A

Growth, repair and maintenance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What foods can we find protein in?

A

meat, fish, dairy, nuts, seeds and beans

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are proteins made up of?

A

amino acids

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are the two biological values of proteins?

A

High biological and Low biological

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are High biological value proteins?

A

-contain all essential amino acids
-mainly found in animal sources (meat, fish, poultry)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are soya beans and quinoa examples of?

A

plant-based HBV protein foods

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are Low biological value proteins?

A

-contain only some of essential amino acids
-only found in plant sources (peas, lentils, most beans)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is protein complementation?

A

When we don’t have enough HBV, we have to combine different LBV proteins to get all essential amino acids

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is an example of protein complementation?

A

hummus and pitta
beans on toast

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

How much protein should an average male and female consume in a day?

A

55g male
45g female

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Which group of people require more protein than the average person?

A

-growing children
-physically active people for growth and repair
-pregnant women to help the baby grow
-breastfeeding women

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What can an excess of proteins cause?

A

pressure and strain on the organs which is dangerous

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What can a protein deficiency cause?

A

-stunted growth
-poor condition of hair, skin and nails
-wounds don’t heal as quicksand people are at a risk of catching infections
-oedema and kwashiorkor

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What are examples of alternative proteins?

A

beans, lentils, nuts and eggs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is soya?

A

-plant based HBV protein source
-can be eaten whole but also used to make tofu and TVP and soya milk

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What is TVP?

A

Textured Vegetable Protein
-made from soya flour that is used to make a dough that has a meat-like texture
-can be made into burgers, sausages and ready-made meals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What is Mycoprotein?

A

-traditionally made from mushroom-like-fungus and egg white
-in replacement of chicken and is available as chunks

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What is tofu?

A

-made by curdling soya milk
-can be soft or firm depending on what it is being used for (desserts or stir fry)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Why do our bodies need fat?

A

-provide energy
-source of fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K)
-insulation
-bodies use fat to make cholesterol which is needed for cell membranes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What are fats made up of?

A

fatty acids and glycerol in form of triglycerides

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What are fatty acid chains made up of?

A

carbon and hydrogen that can be saturated or unsaturated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What are saturated fats?

A

They are unhealthy fats that are usually solid at room temperature and tend to come from animal sources (can come from plant sources like coconut butter)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What can too much saturated fat in a diet do?

A

increase cholesterol levels in the blood which can increase the risk of coronary heart disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

What are unsaturated fats?

A

healthier fats that are usually soft or liquid at room temperature and come from vegetable sources that are high in fat. can be monounsaturated or polyunsaturated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

What are monounsaturated fats?

A

fats containing one c=c double bond in carbon chains that are found in foods like olive oil, almonds, peanut butter and avocados

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

What are polyunsaturated fats?

A

fats containing more than one c=c double bond and are found in foods like sesame oil, soybean oil, seeds and oily fish

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

How much fat should we have in our diet?

A

no more than 35% of our diet per day
no more than 11% of saturated fat

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

What is the recommended amount of fat an average adult should consume a day?

A

70g with a maximum of 20g of saturated fat

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

What can an excess of fat lead to?

A

-weight gain
-obesity which may lead to diabetes
-increased blood cholesterol levels
-stroke, heat attack, CHD

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

What can a fat deficient lead to?

A

-less fat soluble vitamins which can lead to vitamin deficiency
-weight loss
-less insulation so you become cold faster
-thinner layer of fat under skin to protect body from knocks

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

What are the two types of carbohydrates?

A

Sugar- e.g glucose and fructose can be found in foods naturally or can be added during the manufacturing process

Starch- found in foods like potatoes, bread, pasta, rice and fruit and veg

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

What nutrients do starchy foods contain?

A

B vitamins, iron and calcium
Wholegrain starch foods have a really high fibre content

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

What does our body do when we eat carbohydrate-based foods

A

breaks down the sugar and starch into glucose which is absorbed into the blood and used for energy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

What are simple carbohydrates divided into?

A

monosaccharides and disaccharides

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

What are monosaccharides?

A

most basic sugar molecules e.g glucose and fructose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

What are disaccharides?

A

made up of two monosaccharides e.g sucrose is made up of glucose and fructose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

How does the body digest simple carbohydrates?

A

rapidly, making blood sugar levels rise quickly and providing a short burst of energy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
39
Q

What are complex carbohydrates?

A

polysaccharides which are made up of lots of monosaccharides joined together

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
40
Q

How do complex carbohydrates digest?

A

they take longer than simple ones so they gradually increase blood sugar levels and provide a slow and steady release of energy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
41
Q

What does the glycemic Index show?

A

How carbs affect blood sugar levels

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
42
Q

How are High GI foods digested?

A

quickly and cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels

high GI foods include white bread, pasta, rice

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
43
Q

How are Low GI foods digested?

A

slowly and cause a gradual rise in blood sugar levels

low GI foods include whole-wheat bread, pasta, brown rice, peaches and porridge

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
44
Q

Hw much of our energy should come from carbohydrates?

A

50% of our food energy ideally from starchy foods and natural sugars

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
45
Q

How much of our diet should free sugars make up?

A

no more than 5%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
46
Q

What can an excess of carbohydrates lead to?

A

-extra carbohydrates are converted into fat
-too much sugar can lead to tooth decay
-simple carbohydrates are quickly digested and so can cause a rapid surge in blood sugar levels, if this fluctuates too quickly it can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
47
Q

What can a carbohydrate deficiency lead to?

A

-blood sugar levels drop which can cause hunger, dizziness and tiredness because our bodies have less energy than needed
-bodies start to use up fat in our body and protein which causes us to lose muscle and become weaker

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
48
Q

What are examples of micronutrients?

A

Vitamins, minerals and trace elements

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
49
Q

What are vitamins?

A

organic compounds that keep us alive and well

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
50
Q

What are fat soluble vitamins?

A

vitamins that are found in fatty foods

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
51
Q

What is Vitamin A needed for?

A

-good eyesight
-grow a healthy immune system and skin
-antioxidant

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
52
Q

What is the main source of Vitamin A?

A

retinol which is found in liver, butter, oily fish and eggs but can also be made from carotene

53
Q

What can too much and too little Vitamin A cause?

A

too much- weaken bones

too little- night blindness, weaker immune system, stunted growth

54
Q

How much vitamin A does the NHS recommend per day?

A

men- 0.7g

women- 0.6g

55
Q

What is Vitamin D needed for?

A

helps the body absorb minerals including calcium which helps develop healthy teeth and bones

56
Q

Where is vitamin D found?

A

oily fishy, egg yolks, and is also produced when the skin is exposed to sunlight

57
Q

What can too much and too little of Vitamin D lead to?

A

too much- makes you absorb too much calcium which can lead to kidney damage

too little- bone diseases like rickets

58
Q

How much Vitamin D does the NHS recommend per day?

A

0.01mg

59
Q

What is Vitamin E needed for?

A

it keeps the skin and eyes healthy as well as improving our immune system as an antioxidant

60
Q

Where can Vitamin E be found in?

A

leafy greens, broccoli, nuts, vegetable oils and wheat germ

61
Q

What can too much or too little of Vitamin E lead to?

A

too much- interferes with blood clotting, nausea and blurred vision

too little- weak muscles and problems with sight

62
Q

How much Vitamin E does the NHS recommend per day?

A

men- 4mg

women- 3mg

63
Q

What is Vitamin K used for?

A

helps clot blood, heal wounds and maintain our immune system and bones

64
Q

Where is Vitamin K found in?

A

leafy greens, cereals and vegetable oils plus some meats and dairy foods

65
Q

What can too little of Vitamin K lead to?

A

it is very rare in adults but it can cause uncontrolled bleeding in newborns

66
Q

How much Vitamin K does the NHS recommend daily?

A

0.0001mg for every kg of body weight

67
Q

What happens to any fat soluble vitamins that aren’t used up?

A

they are stored in fat tissue for future use

68
Q

What are water soluble vitamins?

A

Vitamins that dissolve in water for example B vitamins and vitamin C

69
Q

What is the function of, the sources of and the problems of having too little of B1 vitamins?

A

function- helps nervous system and with energy release

sources- bread, pasta, rice, peas, eggs, liver

problems- tiredness, weak muscles and beriberi

70
Q

What is the function of, the sources of and the problems of having too little of B2 vitamins?

A

function- helps with energy release and repair of tissues

sources- milks, eggs, cheese, leafy greens

problems- dry skin, sore throat, sores around mouth

71
Q

What is the function of, the sources of and the problems of having too little of B3 vitamins?

A

functions- helps with energy release and maintaining healthy nervous system and skin

sources- wheat, nuts, meat and fish

problems- pellagra (causes fatigue, depression and memory loss)

72
Q

What is the function of, the sources of and the problems of having too little of B9 vitamins?

A

function- growth and healthy babies and works with B12 to make red blood cells

sources- liver, peas and leafy greens

problems- anaemia, tiredness, weak muscles, mouth sores

73
Q

What is the function of, the sources of and the problems of having too little of B12 vitamins?

A

function- helps nervous system and works with B9 to make red blood cells

sources- milk, eggs, meat, fish

problems- tiredness, nerve damage if extreme case

74
Q

What is the function of, the sources of and the problems of having too little of Vitamin C?

A

function- protects body from infection and allergies, keeps blood vessels healthy and heals wounds

sources- citrus fruits, tomatoes, strawberries

problems- anaemia, scurvy, increased risk of cancer

75
Q

What can an excess of water soluble vitamins cause?

A

stomach pain and diarrhoea

76
Q

How must you prepare fruit and veg and why?

A

prepare carefully
- dont expose to air for too long
-dont leave to Stan in water as vitamins can dissolve in water
-dont cook for too long

this is because fruit and veg will start to lose their vitamin c

77
Q

What are free radicals and how do our bodies protect us from them?

A

They are chemicals that we encounter everyday that are able to damage our body’s cells leading to cancer and heart disease. Antioxidants which are found in fruits and veg protect our bodies from them.

78
Q

What are minerals?

A

chemical elements that our bodies need in small amounts for example calcium, iron, sodium and phosphorus

79
Q

What is calcium needed for?

A

strong bones, teeth and healthy nerves and muscles and blood clotting

80
Q

Which foods contain calcium?

A

milk, cheese, tofu, sesame seeds

81
Q

What can having too much or too little calcium do?

A

too much- stored in organs which can lea to kidney stones

too little- rickets, osteoporosis because bones become weaker

82
Q

What is iron needed for?

A

to form part of haemoglobin which gives red blood cells their colour

83
Q

Which foods contain iron?

A

dark green veg and meat (kidney and liver especially)

84
Q

What can too much or too little of iron cause?

A

too much- it is toxic and can cause stomach pains, nausea and constipation

too little- anaemia

85
Q

What is sodium needed for?

A

controls bodys water content and helps our nerves and muscles function

86
Q

Which foods contain sodium?

A

most foods do and some people add it to food (salt)

87
Q

What can too much or too little of sodium do?

A

too much- high blood pressure and heart disease

too little- nausea and muscle cramps

88
Q

What is phosphorous needed for?

A

healthy bones and teeth

89
Q

Which foods contain phosphorus?

A

protein-rich foods

90
Q

What can too much or too little of phosphorus do?

A

too much- makes it harder to absorb calcium

too little- weak muscles and painful bones

91
Q

What is fluoride and which foods can it be found in?

A

trace mineral that strengthens our teeth, hardens tooth enamel and helps prevent tooth decay

it can be found in fish, tea, fluorided water and dental products

92
Q

What can too much or too little of fluoride cause?

A

too much- it is toxic and can lead to brown coloured teeth, bone problems and cancer

too little- weak teeth and enamel which leads to tooth decay

93
Q

What is iodine and which foods can it be found in?

A

trace mineral that makes some hormones used by the body

it can be found in seafood, dairy and veg

94
Q

What can too much or too little of iodine cause?

A

goitre in neck and complications in newborns

95
Q

What is fibre, what is it needed for and what can it be found in?

A

it is a non starch polysaccharide (NSP) that helps food move through the digestive system. it can be found in veg, fruit and fruit juice, wholegrain foods and lentils or beans

96
Q

What can a lack of fibre lead to?

A

constipation, bowel and colon cancer, heart diseases and high blood pressure

97
Q

How much fibre does the NHS recommend daily?

A

30g for adults but children need less as it can stop people from eating enough nutrients due to the fullness it gives

98
Q

Why do our bodies need water?

A

to eliminate waste, control body temperature and aid digestion

99
Q

What can dehydration or overhydration cause?

A

dehydration- slower reactions, blood to thicken making it harder to pump through body

overhydration- headaches, confusion, dilutes concentration of nutrients in blood

100
Q

What does the eat well guide say about out different portions of food groups?

A

-fruits and veg should make up 1/3 of diet
-starchy carbohydrates should make up 1/3
-aim to eat 2 portions of fish per week
- drink 6 to 8 glasses of fluid daily
- eat less sugary foods

101
Q

What are the nutritional needs of a 2-5 year old?

A
  • small and frequent meals to give energy
    -300ml milk per day
    -variety of foods
102
Q

What are the nutritional needs of a 5-12 year old?

A
  • need more than adults
    -foods high in sugar should be eaten infrequently
    -families should eat healthily together
103
Q

What are the nutritional needs of a teenager?

A

-balanced diet according to eat well guide
-boys tend to need more protein than girls
-teen girls need more iron as it needs to be replaced after periods

104
Q

What are the nutritional needs of the elderly?

A
  • cut down on saturated fats to reduce risk of diseases like CHD
  • similar to younger adults
    -vitamin b12 to prevent memory loss
105
Q

What is a healthy BMI for adults?

A

between 18.5 to 25

106
Q

What are the causes and health problems of obesity?

A

It is caused when a person consumes more calories than they burn off by eating foods high in fat and sugar.

It can cause high blood pressure and high cholesterol increasing the risk of CHD and strokes. Type 2 diabetes. Cancer, Breathing difficulties and tiredness.

107
Q

What is CHD, what is it caused by and what are the health problems associated with it?

A

It is when the coronary arteries are blocked by fatty deposits and is caused by eating too much unsaturated fats, smoking and being physically inactive.

It can cause a squeezing pain in your chest (angina), blood clots that prevent blood flow to the heart which can cause heart attacks

108
Q

What is diabetes, what is it caused by and what are the heath problems associated with it?

A

Type 2 is when the body resists insulin and is caused by bee ng overweight or obese and eating excessive sugar.

It can cause poor eyesight, limb numbness, kidney failure and cardiovascular diseases. More urine passed.

109
Q

What does rickets cause?

A

pain in the bones that increases the chances of fracturing bones and can cause physical deformities like bowed legs

110
Q

What is anemia?

A

anemia can be caused by iron deficiency. people with anemia have a reduced amount of blood cells.

111
Q

What are the causes of anemia?

A

-not eating enough iron rich foods
-women lose iron during periods
-pregnant women lose to iron to their baby during pregnancy

112
Q

What are the health problems to do with anaemia?

A

-tiredness
-pale complexion
-heart palpitations
-headaches
-abnormal fingernails

113
Q

What is osteoporosis?

A

It is a bone diseases that weaken the bones and makes them brittle. It is common in older people because bone density is naturally lost with age.

114
Q

What causes tooth decay?

A

build up off plaque that contains lots of bacteria and creates acids that destroy tooth enamel

115
Q

What is BMR and different factors that affect this?

A

Basal Metabolic Rate which is the smallest amount of energy needed to stay alive

Age (decreases with age) , Gender (women need less) , Weight and height and exercise (more muscle = higher BMR)

116
Q

What is PAL?

A

Physical activity level to measure how active you are. Higher activity level= Higher PAL

117
Q

What do BMR x PAL give?

A

daily energy requirement

118
Q

What is the energy value of 1g of the macronutrients fat, protein and carbohydrate?

A

fat- 9kcal

protein- 4kcal

carbohydrates- 4kcal

119
Q

How do you reduce your sugar, salt and saturated fat intake?

A

sugar- fewer sugary condiments, use less sugar when baking

salt- create your own sauces and stocks, use seasonings other than salt to add flavour

saturated fat- use low fat spreads and veggie oil, eat lean cuts of meal and bake or grill instead of frying

120
Q

How can you increase fibre intake?

A

Go for wholemeal bread, flour and pasta. Include more beans, lentils and veg in meals. keep skin on potatoes.

121
Q

What are good portion sizes for meat and veg?

A

one portion of meat- size of palm

veg- size of fist

122
Q

What are good meal ideas for different age groups?

A

children- baked fishcakes for protein, mashed potatoes for healthier alternative than chips

teens- grilled chicken breast for protein, spinach for iron

elderly- sweet potato for healthy eyes (vit A), lentil stew for protein and fibre

123
Q

What are alternatives to milk-based ingredients for lactose intolerant people?

A

soya or almond milk
lactose free alternatives

124
Q

What is coeliac disease?

A

When a person can not eat gluten and so has to avoid wheat, barley and rye.

125
Q

What are alternatives for people with coeliac disease?

A

alternative flours such as coconut, tapioca and rice flours

126
Q

What are the different branches of vegetarians?

A

Pescatarians, Lacto-ovo, Lacto, vegans

127
Q

What should people with diabetes avoid?

A

adding sugar

128
Q

What should people with diabetes eat?

A

natural sweeteners, or low GI foods like brown rice or quinoa because they are digested slowly and gradually raise blood sugar levels.

GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition (5 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions