Nutrition

Nutrients

100

What are the 6 nutrients?

Water

Carbohydrate

Protein

Fat

Vitamins

Minerals

200

What are the functions of food? Why do we eat? 3 reasons

1. r___ and m____ cells eg Keeps body systems working properly

2. g____ and development eg. cuts, muscles

3. E_______ 

Repair and maintence of cells

Growth and development

Energy

300

What are examples of foods from each nutrient?

Protein

Carbohydrate

Water

Vitamins

Minerals

Fats

Answers will vary

400

Which nutrient is like bubble wrap? Surrounds and protects our organs, but also can trap in heat.

Fat

500

What does protein do? List 3 functions

Grow muscle

Grow hair, nails.

Repairs cells, cuts

Forms enzymes, hormones.

Digestive System

100

Where does digestion begin?

_Mouth

200

There are two mechanisms in digestion

P ___ and C_____

Eg teeth mushing, saliva breaking down. 

Physical

Chemical

300

How does the stomach break down food?List one physical way and one chemical way

Muscles move and churn to break down food into liquid, whilst stomach acid chemically breaks down food with the use of enzymes.

400

What occurs in the small intestine?

Nutrients are absorbed into the blood.

500

List the order of the D system:

Stomach

Mouth

Colon

Large intestine

Oesphagus

Small Intestine

Mouth

Oesphagus

Stomach

Small intestine

Large intestine

Colon

Culture and religion

100

What does taboo mean?

Prevented from eating something.

200

What is an example of a religion and food taboo?

Jewish- Bacon, Meat and dairy same meal

Islam- no bacon, alcohol

Christian- no meat Good Frida.y

300

What does totem mean? (Hint: ABTSI)

Something a tribe is meant to protect and is not allowed to kill.

400

Cultural foods can also be foods that are actively eaten during special events. Name 2 cultural events and list 2 foods commonly eaten during that time.

Christmas- ham, christmas pudding

Chinese New Year- mooncakes, dumplings.

500

What are some taboos in Australia that are normal elsewhere? List 4

Brains, monkey, dog, cat, offal, etc

Logistical , lifestage, lifecyle factors

100

Which lifestage is this describing:

- Major growth is occuring here.

- Needs to have protein for growth, carbohydrates to support energy. 

- Cannot eat solid foods yet

Infancy. 

200

How does a athlete's diet differ from a non-athlete?

More protein- build AND repair muscle

More carbohydrates- increased energy

More water- replenish sweat lost.

300

Name 3 lifestages

Elderly

Adult

Pregnant etc

400

Why would someone go vegan? 2 reasons

Health

Relgion

Environment

Animal concerns

500

What is a vegan? 

What can they eat instead of:

Honey

Milk

Meat

Butter

Does not consume or wear aniaml products

Maple syrup

Soy

Tofu

Margarine

Diet disorders

100

What does malnutrition mean?

Bad nutrition- one or more nutrients are eaten in the incorrect amounts either too much or too little.

200

What is this describing?

- Overconsumes food in a large quantity

- Purges to remove either via laxatives (poo pills) or vomitting

Bulimia

300

Which disease is growing the fastest in Aus?

Type 2 Diabetes

400

Which is true: Australians are overweight or obese

2 in every 3

1 in every 3

1 in every 5

2 in every 3

500

Name a disease that LACKS certain nutrient, identify the nutrient

Anemia, iron

Oestoporosis- calciym