General Knowledge From Year 9 Unit
What food group do eggs belong to?
Lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts, seeds and legumes
Define what a nutrient is
a substance that provides nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth.
What is considered a healthy diet?
Answer needs to include a 'balanced diet'
Oranges are high in which vitamin?
Vitamin C
Approximately 1180 students
1200 Students
Calcium plays a key role in teeth and bone health. List 2 foods that are high in calcium
Cheese, milk, tofu, yoghurt, almonds
What are fruit and vegetables high in?
Vitamins
What is a nutritional information panel
Nutrition information panels (NIP) on food labels provide information on the average quantity of energy in kilojoules or in kilojoules and kilocalories and these nutrients.
By law in Australia, most foods require a NIP on their labels.
The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called
Calories or kilojoules
Who is your Principal
Tony Roberts or Mr Roberts
Why should you eat a variety of foods?
A variety of food allows humans to consume a number of different nutrients important for the functioning of the human body
What is the main role of protein?
The main role protein has is it helps repair and build your body's tissues/muscles
Can you remember a FAD diet we studied in Year 8?
Atkins diet
Keto Diet
Paleo Diet
The 5:2 Diet
The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy is called
Metabolism
What are the school values
Respect, Responsibility, Resilience
What are the 5 food groups?
Grains
Vegetables and legumes
Fruit
Lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu nuts and seeds
Milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or alternatives
What are the 6 essential nutrients for the human body?
Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins, Water
What is a FAD diet?
A fad diet is a diet that is popular, generally only for a short time, similar to fads in fashion, without being a standard dietary recommendation, and often making unreasonable claims for fast weight loss or health improvements
What is the main role of carbohydrates?
To provide energy for your body.
What is the lizard on the schools Emblem
Gippsland Water Dragon