Food and Nutrition 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Home Economics: Food & NutritionGCSEAQA Created by: Danielle StewartCreated on: 12-05-13 17:18 What is nutrition? The study of nutrients found in food and their functions in the body. 1 of 16 What are nutrients? Chemical compounds found in foods. These are proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. 2 of 16 What is a balanced diet? A diet that contains all the nutrients in the correct amounts to meet individual needs. 3 of 16 What is malnutrition? Lack of food or particular nutrients in the diet or too much of the wrong kind of foods. 4 of 16 Why do males need more energy than females? higher metabolic rate and muscel tissue 5 of 16 What are protiens? The building blocks of body cells. A macronutrient. Needed for growth, repair and maitenance. 6 of 16 How many amino acids are there? 22 - 10 essential for children and 8 for adults 7 of 16 What are novel protiens ? grown from micro-organism which produce myco-proteins e.g. QUORN 8 of 16 what is an example of protein complemation? beans on toast 9 of 16 how many kilo calories make up 1g protein? 4 10 of 16 what has hbv proteins? animal proteins - all indespensable amino acids 11 of 16 what vitamins are fat soluble? A, D, E, K 12 of 16 Do fats provide energy? yes 13 of 16 what else do fats do? give insulation and protect vital organs 14 of 16 what are saturated and unsaturated fats ? see book 15 of 16 name 3 sources of each type of fat? see book 16 of 16
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