Yearly Exam Revision

Question 1

List the 5 dietary guidelines for children

Answer 1

1• To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutrition food and drink to meet your energy needs.
2• enjoy a wide variety of nutrition foods from these five food groups everyday.
3• Limit intake of foods containing saturated fat, added salt, added sugars and alcohol.
4• Encourage, support and promote Brest feeding
5• Care for your food; prepare and store it safely

Question 2

List the 6 parts of the male reproductive system and their functions and locations.

Answer 2

1• Testes- gland where sperm and testosterone are produced, contained in the scrotum.
2• Penis- sexual organ which also acts as a conduit for the urine to leave the body.
3• Prostate gland- secrete prostate fluid located around the urethra just beneath the bladder.
4• Urethra- Travels through the penis and carries semen and urine.
5• Seminal Vesicle- holds liquid that mixes the sperm and the semen. Located within the pelvis
6• Scrotum- Contains the testes located under the penis.

Question 3

List the 5 parts of the female reproductive system

Answer 3

1• Vagina- where the menstrual fluid and baby come out
2• Ovary- Produce and release eggs
3• Cervix-cylinder shaped neck of tissue that connects the vagina and the uterus.
4• Fallopian tubes- tubes that transport eggs
5• Uterus- nurtures a fertilised egg

Question 4

How long does a period go for?

Answer 4

A period goes for anything from 2 days to 7 days

Question 5

What is the menstruation cycle and how many days does it go for?

Answer 5

The menstruation cycle is the time from one period to the next. It is usually about 28 days long.

Question 6

What is day one of the menstruation period?

Answer 6

Day 1 of the menstruation cycle is the first day of your period.

Question 7

Where are eggs released from?

Answer 7

Eggs are released from the ovaries.

Question 8

What two parts of the reproductive system do the Fallopian tubes connect?

Answer 8

The Fallopian tubes connect the ovaries and the uterus

Question 9

What is Ovulation and when does it occur?

Answer 9

Ovulation is when the ovaries release an eggs, it occurs in the middle of the menstruation cycle.

Question 10

What are the consequences of eating to little?

Answer 10

The consequences of eating to little are: not getting enough nutrients which can lead to health problems. For example not having enough iron can lead to anaemia.

Question 11

What are the consequences of eating to much?

Answer 11

The consequences of eating to much are: could increase cholesterol levels, become over weight, have higher blood pressure and increase risk of some cancers and diabetes type 2.

Question 12

How do you gain weight?

Answer 12

You gain weight by eating more calories than you burn/use.

Question 13

How do you lose weight?

Answer 13

You lose weight by eating less calories than you burn/use.

Question 14

How do you stay the same weight?

Answer 14

You stay the same weight by eating the same amount of calories of burn/use.

Question 15

List 8 foods that are associated with Australia.

Answer 15

1• Lamingtons 
2• Vegemite 
3• BQQ 
4• Tim Tams 
5• Shapes 
6• wagon wheel 
7• sausages 
8•fairy bread

Question 16

In Australia what types of food do we associate birthdays and weddings with?

Answer 16

In Australia we associate cakes and foods high in saturated fats and salt with birthdays and weddings.

Question 17

Australia is a muilticultral society how does this affect our diet?

Answer 17

Australia being a muilticultral society means our diets are influenced by traditional foods from other countries.

Question 18

Name the 7 nutrients our bodies need and what they do.

Answer 18

1• Protein- muscle growth
2• Fats- energy
3• Fibre- keeps our digestive system clean and healthy
4• Carbohydrates- provide fuel body needs to function (energy)
5• Minerals- helps the body function
6• Vitamins- body function
7• Water- keeps body hydrated