Section 3 - Green

Question 1

Define the term balanced diet

Answer 1

Appropriate proportions of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, water and dietary fibre.

Question 1

Suggest a consequence of low fibre in the diet

Answer 1

Constipation

Question 2

State a source of each of vitamins A, C and D

Answer 2

Vit A: carrots, sweet potato; Vit C: citrus fruits; Vit D: sunlight, fish, liver

Question 3

Suggest a consequence of low vitamin C in the diet

Answer 3

Scurvy

Question 4

Suggest a consequence of low iron in the diet

Answer 4

Anaemia (less haemoglobin so fewer red blood cells)

Question 5

Suggest a consequence of low calcium in the diet

Answer 5

Poor bone and teeth development

Question 6

Suggest a consequence of low vitamin D in the diet

Answer 6

Rickets

Question 7

State two sources of iron in the diet

Answer 7

Red meat, spinach

Question 8

State three factors that affect energy requirements of individuals

Answer 8

Age, pregnancy, activity levels