Part 1
Body's main source of Energy
Carbohydrates
Carrots are rich in..
Vitamin A
Beans, Eggs and Chicken are in what group?
Proteins
How does calcium help our body?
Builds strong bones
What group does starch belong to?
Carbohydrates
Which Vitamin is the only one our bodies can make?
Vitamin D
Growth happens as cells grow and divide repeatedly.
True or False
True
A negative test for starch will cause Iodine to stay...
Yellow/brown
What are the nutrients that make up the cell membrane?
fat
If you suffer from Anaemia you should eat foods rich in _____.
Iron
This adds bulk to our food and helps in easy passage of food through our digestive system.
Fibre
When starch is present iodine turns...
Blue-black
True or False?
We need to eat seven different types of nutrients- protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water.
True
Night blindness is caused by a lack of which food nutrient?
Vitamin A
__________ is caused by a lack of vitamin C, and causes painful joints and bleeding gums.
Scurvy
Which chemical is used to test for the presence of starch in a food sample?
Iodine solution
Why Diet Is Important?
Diet is important because it gives your body the nutrients and energy it needs to stay healthy, prevent sickness, think clearly, and feel good every day.