Unit 1 SAC 3

Question 1

anaemia

Answer 1

a condition characterised by a reduced ability of the body to deliver enough oxygen to the cells due to a lack of healthy red blood cells

Question 2

cholesterol

Answer 2

a type of fat required for optimal functioning of the body that in excess can lead to a range of health concerns including the blocking of arteries (atherosclerosis). Can be ‘bad’ low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or ‘good’ high-density lipoprotein (HDL).

Question 3

discretionary foods

Answer 3

includes foods and drinks not necessary to provide the nutrients the body needs, but that may add variety. However, many of these are high in saturated fats, sugars, salt and/or alcohol, and are therefore described as energy dense.

Question 4

collagen

Answer 4

brous protein found in connective tissue that is

the main component of cartilage, ligaments, tendons, bone and skin

Question 5

fortified

Answer 5

having a nutrient arti cially added to increase nutritional value

Question 6

hard tissue

Answer 6

tissues in the body that form hard substances such as bones, teeth and cartilage

Question 7

soft tissue

Answer 7

organs and tissues in the body that connect, support or surround other structures. They include skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, collagen and organs.

Question 8

vegan

Answer 8

a type of vegetarianism that excludes foods of animal origin including eggs and dairy

Question 9

BMR basal metabolic rate

Answer 9

the amount of energy required to sustain basic functioning of the body