Unit 1 Food And Nutrition

Question 1

What is a food a nutrient is found in

Answer 1

A source

Question 2

What is the job a nutrient has in the body

Answer 2

A function

Question 3

What is the food we eat on a day to day basis

Answer 3

Diet

Question 4

What is a substance found in food that has a specific function in the body

Answer 4

A nutrient

Question 5

What is not getting enough of a nutrient called

Answer 5

Deficiency

Question 6

What is getting too much of a nutrient called

Answer 6

Excess

Question 7

What is anything we eat or drink

Answer 7

Food

Question 8

The study of food and its effects on the body

Answer 8

Nutrition

Question 9

State the names of five main nutrients/groups of nutrients

Answer 9

1. Protein
2. Fat
3. Vitamins e.g. Vitamin C Vitamin D
4. Carbohydrates i.e. Starchy and Sugary
5. Minerals e.g. Calcium and Iron

Question 10

In a percentage how much of the human body is water?

Answer 10

70%

Question 11

How much recommended water should women drink at least a day? And how many 200ml glasses is that?

Answer 11

About 1.6 litres. 8, 200ml glasses a day

Question 12

How much recommended water should men drink at least a day? And how many 200ml glasses is that?

Answer 12

About 2 litres a day. 10, 200ml a day, for men

Question 13

Say at least 4 sources of water

Answer 13

Soup, milk, fruit, tea/coffee, vegetables, fruit juice

Question 14

Say at least 4 causes of dehydration

Answer 14

Sweating, letting out waste, not drinking enough, vomiting

Question 15

Say at least 4 symptoms of dehydration.

Answer 15

Dry mouth/throat, feeling thirsty, headaches, tiredness

Question 16

Try and name 6 sources of water

Answer 16

Soup, milk, fruit, tea/coffee, vegetables, fruit juice

Question 17

Water transports n______ around the body

Answer 17

Nutrients

Question 18

Water helps us get rid of w_______ products

Answer 18

Waste

Question 19

Water helps protect and lubricate j______ eyes and throat

Answer 19

Joints

Question 20

Water evaporates from the skin when we get too hot and therefore helps regulate b_____ t_____________

Answer 20

Body temperature

Question 21

Where is fibre ONLY found

Answer 21

Plant sources (food that comes from the ground)

Question 22

If you don’t eat enough fibre what is the short term condition called?

Answer 22

Constipation

Question 23

What is going a long time without food called? (state 3)

Answer 23

Bowel Cancer
CHD ( c o r o n a r y heart disease )
Obesity

Question 24

State at least 4 sources of fibre other than wholemeal bread

Answer 24

Nuts
Whole grain pasta
Fruit/vegetables (skins on)
Potatoes (skins on)
Seeds
Whole grain rice

Question 25

What is protein needed for?

Answer 25

``` Rapid growth ( especially during adolescence and childhood ) Repair and maintenance of all body cells and tissues at all stages of life ```

Question 26

Name at least 3 animal sources of protein

Answer 26

``` Lamb chops Chicken Herring Beef Egg ```

Question 27

Name at least two plant sources of protein

Answer 27

Tofu Rice Beans Chickpeas

Question 28

Effects of excess protein include...

Answer 28

Very large intakes can damage the kidneys

Question 29

What is fat needed for?

Answer 29

1. Provide a CONCENTRATED source of energy 2. Insulate the body to maintain body temperature (37°C) Protect the vital organs e.g. The Kidneys

Question 30

Name at least two saturated fats

Answer 30

``` Lamb chops Cream cheese Beef Edam Cheese Lard Butter ```

Question 31

Name two unsaturated fats/oils

Answer 31

Olive oil | Sunflower oil

Question 32

Where are saturated fats usually found

Answer 32

Animal sources

Question 33

Where are unsaturated fats usually found?

Answer 33

Plant Sources

Question 34

A diet high in saturated fat may lead to _______

Answer 34

chd ( coronary heart disease )

Question 35

Too much fat of any kind may lead to ..........

Answer 35

Obesity

Question 36

Name a function for carbohydrates

Answer 36

Carbohydrates supply the body with energy

Question 37

Does starchy carbohydrates release energy A. Quickly B. Slowly

Answer 37

A. slowly

Question 38

Name at least 4 sources of starchy carbohydrates

Answer 38

``` Porridge Soda bread Champ Pasta Nuts ```

Question 39

Name at least 4 sources of sugary carbohydrates

Answer 39

``` Chocolate bar Jam Traybake Ice cream Honey ```

Question 40

Excess sugar can lead to ............. ..............

Answer 40

Tooth decay

Question 41

Iron is needed to form h_emo_____n which gives healthy red ______ cells their colour

Answer 41

Haemoglobin | Blood

Question 42

Red blood cells carry _xy____ around the body where it helps release energy

Answer 42

Oxygen

Question 43

Iron is needed to prevent ................ which makes you feel ............ and look ............. and may make you have .......................

Answer 43

Anaemia Faint/tired Pale Dizziness

Question 44

Name two different types of iron found in food

Answer 44

Haem iron | Non haem iron

Question 45

Define what haem iron is and what is its only exception

Answer 45

Haem iron is similar to the iron in our blood and so it is easy to absorb. Usually found in animal foods ( with an exception of eggs)

Question 46

Define non haem iron

Answer 46

Non haem iron cannot be absorbed by the body unless it is eaten with a food containing vitamin c ( I.e) fruit and vegetables.

Question 47

Is haem iron found in a. Plant foods | b. Animal foods

Answer 47

B. Animal foods (with an exception of eggs)