General
How many planets are there in our Solar system?
Eight
energy / nutrients
responsible for growth and repair
Protein
Name the 2 types of Digestion
Physical and Chemical
What is a molecule?
The smallest particle / piece in a substance
No - Third
How many types of nutrients are there?
6 - Carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and fibre
provides energy and keeps us warm
Fats - many many
molecule
This substance makes up about 60 - 70% of our bodies
Water
Spell the name of the country that Mr. Robin is from
South Africa
Name 3 types of carbohydrates
potatoes, bread, rice, spaghetti
Carbohydrates can be broken down in sugar and __________
starch
What are enzymes?
catalysts that speed up certain chemical reactions in our bodies
What nutrient can we get from milk?
Calcium
Germany, Greece, Ghana, Guyana, Gibraltar
What is the function of Calcium
Build strong bones and teeth, clotting blood, muscle growth and contraction
This nutrient helps with digestion
Fibre
The liver produces what substance?
Bile
The contraction and relaxation of muscles in the oesophagus to push food toward the stomach is called _________
Peristalsis
What contintent is Brazil on?
South America
What is another name for Fibre?
roughage
To help with eyesight, which vitamin should you eat more of ?
Vitamin A
Amylase enzymes break down which nutrient?
carbohydrates
how much water should you drink each day to stay healthy?
6 - 8 cups (+- 2 litres)