Unit 1: Food for nutrition and good health

Question 1

what does each food group provide?

Answer 1

a range of essential nutrients

Question 2

why are pregnant women advised to take folic acid?

Answer 2

to avoid neural tube defects

Question 3

what does a varied diet provide?

Answer 3

all the nutrients we need to stay healthy

Question 4

how much of your diet should fruit and vegetables make up?

Answer 4

1/3

Question 5

how many portions of fruit and veg should be consumed a day?

Answer 5

at least 5

Question 6

what nutrients are provided?

Answer 6

Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Fibre, Potassium, Magnesium

Question 7

why do we need 5-a-day?

Answer 7

packed with vitamins and minerals, low in fat, help maintain a healthy weight, source of fibre and antioxidants, reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers and very versatile

Question 8

how much of our diet should carbohydrates make up?

Answer 8

1/3

Question 9

what nutrients are provided by carbohydrates?

Answer 9

Fibre, Carbohydrates, Iron, Calcium and folate

Question 10

what is the main function of carbs?

Answer 10

energy

Question 11

why should you eat less white carbs?

Answer 11

because it goes through a milling process where it loses its fibre

Question 12

what nutrients do dairy provide?

Answer 12

Calcium, Iron, Fats, Protein, Vitamin B12

Question 13

how to lower fat intake in dairy and alternatives?

Answer 13

choose lower fat options, opt for lower fat cheese and use plant based spread instead of butter

Question 14

how many portions of fish should you eat per week?

Answer 14

2

Question 15

how many portions of oily fish should you eat per week?

Answer 15

1

Question 16

what does fish contain/

Answer 16

Omega 3 and 6

Question 17

how can you cut down on fat when choosing food from beans, pulses,fish,eggs, meat and other proteins?

Answer 17

choose lean cuts of meat, eat less red meat, grill meat instead of frying it

Question 18

how many glasses of fluid should be drank every day?

Answer 18

6-8

Question 19

what are the 8 tips for eating well?

Answer 19

1. base meals on starchy foods
2. eat lots of fruit and veg
3. eat more fish
4. cut down on saturated fat and sugar
5. try eat less salt
6. get active and be a healthy weight
7. don’t get thirsty
8. don’t skip breakfast