Year 9- Food And Nutrition

Question 1

Source:

Answer 1

The food a nutrient is found in

Question 2

Function:

Answer 2

The job a nutrient has in the body

Question 3

Diet:

Answer 3

The food we eat on a day to day basis

Question 4

Nutrient:

Answer 4

A substance found in food that has a specific function in the body.

Question 5

Deficiency:

Answer 5

Not getting enough of a nutrient

Question 6

Excess:

Answer 6

Getting too much of a nutrient

Question 7

Food:

Answer 7

Anything we eat or drink

Question 8

Nutrition:

Answer 8

The study of food and its effects on the body

Question 9

GP:

Answer 9

The first point of contact for patients with health concerns

Question 10

Dietician:

Answer 10

Gives advice to individuals and groups about their diets

Question 11

Specialist nurse:

Answer 11

Someone who usually works alongside doctors in a hospital or health centre to monitor and advise patients.

Question 12

What are the 5 main groups of of nutrients?

Answer 12

Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
Minerals
Vitamins
(Water, fibre)

Question 13

How much of the human body is water?

Answer 13

70%

Question 14

How much fluid such women drink?

Answer 14

1.6L/ eight 200ml glasses

Question 15

How much fluid should men drink?

Answer 15

2L/ ten 200ml glasses

Question 16

4 causes of dehydration

Answer 16

Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Not drinking enough fluid
Excessive sweating

Question 17

4 symptoms of dehydration

Answer 17

Headache
Thirst
Dark coloured urine
Confusion

Question 18

6 sources of water

Answer 18

Soup
Tea/ coffee
Fruit
Milk
Vegetables
Fruit juice/ smoothies

Question 19

4 functions of water in the body…

Answer 19

• water transports nutrients around the body
• it helps us get rid of waste products
• it helps project and lubricate joints, eyes and throat
• it evaporates from the skin when we get too hot and therefore helps regulate body temperature

Question 20

Where is dietary fibre found?

Answer 20

Plant foods

Question 21

Dietary fibre absorbs *, * and provides * to help move food around the body…

Answer 21

Water
Swells
Bulk