CHAPTER 7Y
QUESTION & ANSWER REVISION: NUTRITION & CARBOHYDRATES
QUESTION & ANSWER REVISION: NUTRITION & CARBOHYDRATES
1. What main factors promote good health?
2. Name the five Main Food Groups?
3. How do I obtain a balanced diet?
4. What are the essential nutrient groups?
5. How are carbohydrates made?
6. What is a carbohydrate?
7. How do you obtain a nutritious diet?
8. What is nutrition?
9. Define health in one sentence.
10. What are the five main food groups?
11. Name five foods in the grains food group.
12. Name three foods in the dairy food group.
13. Describe the three main parts of the Healthy Eating Pyramid.
14. Name the four food groups to eat most in the Pyramid.
15. What food groups are the best source of carbohydrates?
16. Name the food groups that supply no fibre.
17. Describe how the body uses carbohydrates for energy.
18. What are the two main types of carbohydrates?
19. Name three foods in the carbohydrate food group.
20. How do you obtain all the essential nutrients?
21. Name two factors to restrict from the daily diet.
22. Name two factors to include for good health.
23. What food groups in the Pyramid are to be eaten moderately?
24. Name a one-serve portion in the fruit group.
25. Name a one-serve portion in the vegetable group.
26. How many serves of grains, per day, are required for teenage boys?
27. How many serves of fruits, per day, are required for teenage girls?
28. What main food groups supply no carbohydrate content?
29. How are carbohydrates made?
30. Name five foods from the vegetable group.
31. How many serves of fruits and vegetables are recommended daily?
NOTE: All amounts in this book are measured in milligrams (mg) per 100 grams, unless stated otherwise.
QUESTION & ANSWER REVISION: PROTEIN
32. How many amino acids do children need from the diet?
33. Describe what is complete protein.
34. Name four food groups that supply complete protein.
35. How much protein do teenage boys aged 14–18 need daily?
36. Name one type of nut that supplies complete protein.
37. How many grams of protein does chicken supply, per 100g?
38. Name four essential amino acids.
39. Describe what the term NPU means.
40. Does excess intake of protein foods lead to weight gain?
41. What food group supplies the most protein?
42. Name one type of seed that supplies complete protein.
43. Do legumes supply complete protein?
44. Name one protein food that supplies no cholesterol.
45. Name the protein food with the most saturated fat.
46. Name the extra amino acid that children need from the diet.
47. What essential amino acid is required in the least proportion?
48. What is protein made from?
49. Name a protein food that contains fibre.
50. Name a protein food with over 50% NPU.
51. How many amino acids do adults need from the diet?
52. Name two amino acids that start with the letter L.
53. What protein food has the highest NPU?
54. Do all whole grains supply complete protein?
55. Name the food with the best supply of the amino acid methionine.
56. How many grams of protein does an average meat pie supply?
57. How many grams of protein do fish and chips supply, per 100g?
58. What is the total amount of all amino acids required?
59. How much protein do teenage boys aged 9–13 need daily?
60. How much protein do teenage girls aged 14–18 need daily?
61. How many grams of protein does milk supply, per 100g?
62. Name one protein food that does contain cholesterol.
63. Is protein required by the nervous system?
64. Name three functions of protein.
NOTE: d.v. refers to the daily value for women 25–50 years, refer to RDI chart for adult male and child values.
QUESTION & ANSWER REVISION: LIPIDS (FATS & OILS)
65. Name the six main food groups that supply lipids (fats and oils).
66. What does the term lipids refer to?
67. Name two common foods that supply lipids.
68. Describe the term ‘free radicals’.
69. Name one oil that is mainly mono-unsaturated.
70. What does the term ‘cold-pressed’ refer to?
71. Name the main type of fat in butter.
72. Name the main type of fat in margarine.
73. Name one nut that contains mono-unsaturated lipids.
74. Name one food that contains saturated fat.
75. Is omega-3 an essential fatty acid?
76. Describe one function of omega-3.
77. Name one function of omega-6.
78. What is the main fat in coconut?
79. Name the main type of fat in olive oil.
80. Describe one process in the manufacture of margarine.
81. Is omega-6 an essential fatty acid?
82. Name one food that contains cholesterol.
83. Name one function of cholesterol.
84. Describe one problem with excess cholesterol intake.
85. Is lecithin part of the human brain?
86. Name one function of lecithin.
87. What is butter made from?
88. How many calories per gram do lipids supply?
89. Describe one way to reduce excess body fat.
90. Does lecithin help to reduce blood cholesterol?
91. Can trans fatty acids increase blood cholesterol levels?
92. Is omega-3 essential for brain function?
93. What are the three main types of lipids?
94. Name one vitamin that can protect against free radicals.
95. Does margarine contain additives?
96. Does an excess intake of soft drinks increase blood cholesterol?
97. Name one food that contains mono-and polyunsaturated lipids.
98. Does fish supply more omega-3 than omega-6?
99. Does meat contain saturated fats?
100. Do dairy foods contain over 50% saturated fats?
NOTE: All amounts in this book are measured in milligrams (mg) per 100 grams, unless stated otherwise.
QUESTION & ANSWER REVISION: MINERALS
101. How many main minerals are required by the human body?
102. What is the main mineral in the human body?
103. Name one function of the mineral calcium.
104. Is calcium required for the functioning of the heart?
105. Name one food that is a very good source of calcium.
106. Is the mineral chlorine required for proper digestion?
107. Does chlorine assist the functions of the liver?
108. Is the mineral chlorine affected by heat and cooking?
109. Is the mineral copper required for blood development?
110. Name one food that contains copper.
111. Where is most of the mineral copper stored in the human body?
112. Does copper protect the lungs against infection?
113. Name one source of organic fluoride.
114. Does organic fluoride increase the number of red blood cells?
115. Is fluoride essential for the strength and growth of bones?
116. Does the mineral iodine help to promote digestion?
117. Name the body gland that stores the mineral iodine.
118. Name the hormone that the thyroid gland produces.
119. Is the mineral iodine required for body growth?
120. Is the mineral iron required for the development of red blood cells?
121. Does excess cooking deplete the iron content in foods?
122. Will the mineral iron protect against colds and infections?
123. Does the mineral iron supply oxygen to the muscles?
124. Is iron the main blood mineral?
125. Name one nut that contains the mineral iron.
126. Is vitamin C required for proper iron absorption?
127. Does the mineral magnesium protect against muscular cramps?
128. Do the heart muscles need the mineral magnesium?
129. Name one nut that supplies a very good source of magnesium.
130. Can a magnesium deficiency lead to nervous problems?
131. Is magnesium essential for the brain?
132. Does the mineral manganese assist the process of digestion?
133. Is manganese required by the nervous system?
134. Does the mineral manganese assist growth and stretching of bones?
135. Can the mineral manganese improve the memory?
136. Name one function of the mineral phosphorus.
NOTE: d.v. refers to the daily value for women 25–50 years, refer to RDI chart for adult male and child values.
QUESTION & ANSWER REVISION: VITAMINS
137. Does vitamin A increase immunity to disease?
138. Is vitamin A important for healthy skin condition?
139. Name one function of vitamin A related to the optic system.
140. Is vitamin A required for protein digestion?
141. Name one very good source of vitamin A.
142. What is the name for vitamin A from plant foods?
143. Is vitamin A a fat-soluble vitamin?
144. Does vitamin C increase the number of white blood cells?
145. What part of the eyes needs vitamin C?
146. Name one food that is rich in vitamin C.
147. Is vitamin C required for healthy blood?
148. Does vitamin C assist blood circulation?
149. How long does a healthy red blood cell live?
150. Is vitamin E a fat-soluble vitamin?
151. Does vitamin E increase muscular endurance?
152. Is vitamin E required by the reproductive system?
153. Does vitamin E protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation?
154. What is the best source of vitamin D?
155. Name one food source of vitamin D.
156. Is vitamin D essential for children’s growth?
157. Does vitamin D assist the functions of the glandular system?
158. What is the main function of vitamin K?
159. Name the 2 main types of vitamin F.
160. What is another name for vitamin P?
161. Is vitamin BI a water-soluble vitamin and required daily?
162. Does vitamin B2 help maintain a healthy skin condition?
163. Is vitamin B3 essential for the digestive system and brain?
164. Is vitamin B5 required by the glands and nerves?
165. What name is vitamin B6 also known by?
166. Is vitamin B6 essential for the nervous system?
167. Does processing and cooking destroy vitamin B6?
168. Is vitamin B12 a water-soluble vitamin?
169. Is folate required for healthy red blood cell development?
170. Is the vitamin folate destroyed by cooking?
171. Is vitamin C required daily?
NOTE: All amounts in this book are measured in milligrams (mg) per 100 grams, unless stated otherwise.