Functions of food in the body
Food gives us this main type of energy.
What is kilojoules/calories?
ood begins to be broken down in this part of the body.
What is the mouth?
This nutrient provides quick energy and comes in simple and complex forms.
What are carbohydrates?
Bread, rice, and pasta are examples of foods rich in this nutrient.
What are carbohydrates?
These parts of plant foods help keep the digestive system healthy.
What is dietary fibre?
Food helps our bodies grow and repair tissues because it contains these building blocks.
What are proteins?
This enzyme in saliva begins breaking down starch.
What is amylase?
This nutrient is the main source of building and repairing muscles.
What is protein?
Meat, eggs, and legumes are all good sources of this nutrient.
What is protein?
These compounds in fruits and vegetables give colour and protect against disease.
What are phytochemicals?
Food helps regulate body processes, such as hormones and enzyme function, through these nutrients.
What are vitamins and minerals?
This muscular tube carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
What is the oesophagus?
This nutrient is the body’s long-term energy store and provides insulation.
What are fats?
Nuts, avocados, and olive oil provide this nutrient.
What are healthy fats?
Antioxidants help protect the body’s cells from this type of damage.
What are free radicals?
The three main functions of food are energy, growth & repair, and this.
What is regulation of body processes?
Bile, produced in the liver, helps digest this nutrient.
What are fats?
This nutrient is important for strong bones and teeth.
What is calcium?
Citrus fruits are a good source of this vitamin, important for healing and immunity.
What is Vitamin C?
Omega-3 fatty acids are considered an active non-nutrient because they reduce this in the body.
What is inflammation?
This nutrient is essential for transporting nutrients, regulating temperature, and removing waste.
What is water?
The majority of nutrient absorption takes place in this part of the digestive system.
What is the small intestine?
This nutrient helps oxygen travel in the blood.
What is iron?
Red meat, leafy greens, and fortified cereals are important sources of this mineral.
What is iron?
This group of active non-nutrients found in soy products can mimic the effects of estrogen.
What are phytoestrogens?