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Unit 1 Food And Nutrition Flashcards

1
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What is a food a nutrient is found in

A

A source

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2
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What is the job a nutrient has in the body

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A function

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3
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What is the food we eat on a day to day basis

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Diet

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4
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What is a substance found in food that has a specific function in the body

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A nutrient

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5
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What is not getting enough of a nutrient called

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Deficiency

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6
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What is getting too much of a nutrient called

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Excess

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7
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What is anything we eat or drink

A

Food

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8
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The study of food and its effects on the body

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Nutrition

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9
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State the names of five main nutrients/groups of nutrients

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  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
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10
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In a percentage how much of the human body is water?

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70%

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11
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How much recommended water should women drink at least a day? And how many 200ml glasses is that?

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About 1.6 litres. 8, 200ml glasses a day

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12
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How much recommended water should men drink at least a day? And how many 200ml glasses is that?

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

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13
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Say at least 4 sources of water

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

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14
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Say at least 4 causes of dehydration

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Sweating, letting out waste, not drinking enough, vomiting

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15
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Say at least 4 symptoms of dehydration.

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Dry mouth/throat, feeling thirsty, headaches, tiredness

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16
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Try and name 6 sources of water

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

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17
Q

Water transports n______ around the body

A

Nutrients

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18
Q

Water helps us get rid of w_______ products

A

Waste

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19
Q

Water helps protect and lubricate j______ eyes and throat

A

Joints

20
Q

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

A

Body temperature

21
Q

Where is fibre ONLY found

A

Plant sources (food that comes from the ground)

22
Q

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

A

Constipation

23
Q

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

A

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

24
Q

State at least 4 sources of fibre other than wholemeal bread

A 
Nuts
Whole grain pasta
Fruit/vegetables (skins on)
Potatoes (skins on)
Seeds
Whole grain rice
25
Q

What is protein needed for?

A 
Rapid growth ( especially during adolescence and childhood )
Repair and maintenance of all body cells and tissues at all stages of life
26
Q

Name at least 3 animal sources of protein

A 
Lamb chops
Chicken
Herring
Beef 
Egg
27
Q

Name at least two plant sources of protein

A

Tofu
Rice
Beans
Chickpeas

28
Q

Effects of excess protein include…

A

Very large intakes can damage the kidneys

29
Q

What is fat needed for?

A
  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
30
Q

Name at least two saturated fats

A 
Lamb chops
Cream cheese
Beef
Edam Cheese
Lard
Butter
31
Q

Name two unsaturated fats/oils

A

Olive oil

Sunflower oil

32
Q

Where are saturated fats usually found

A

Animal sources

33
Q

Where are unsaturated fats usually found?

A

Plant Sources

34
Q

A diet high in saturated fat may lead to _______

A

chd ( coronary heart disease )

35
Q

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

A

Obesity

36
Q

Name a function for carbohydrates

A

Carbohydrates supply the body with energy

37
Q

Does starchy carbohydrates release energy
A. Quickly
B. Slowly

A

A. slowly

38
Q

Name at least 4 sources of starchy carbohydrates

A 
Porridge 
Soda bread
Champ
Pasta
Nuts
39
Q

Name at least 4 sources of sugary carbohydrates

A 
Chocolate bar
Jam
Traybake
Ice cream
Honey
40
Q

Excess sugar can lead to …………. …………..

A

Tooth decay

41
Q

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

A

Haemoglobin

Blood

42
Q

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

A

Oxygen

43
Q

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

A

Anaemia
Faint/tired
Pale
Dizziness

44
Q

Name two different types of iron found in food

A

Haem iron

Non haem iron

45
Q

Define what haem iron is and what is its only exception

A

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)

46
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Define non haem iron

A

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

47
Q

Is haem iron found in a. Plant foods

b. Animal foods

A

B. Animal foods (with an exception of eggs)

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