Nutrients
This nutrient is the body's preferred source of energy.
What are carbohydrates?
This quality attribute refers to how food looks.
What is appearance?
This is where digestion begins.
What is the mouth?
This Australian guide recommends foods from five food groups.
What is the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating?
This panel provides information about energy and nutrient content.
What is the Nutrition Information Panel (NIP)?
These are the building blocks of protein.
What are amino acids?
This sensory characteristic is detected by taste buds.
What is flavour/taste?
This organ produces bile.
What is the liver?
This disease is associated with inadequate iron intake.
What is anaemia?
This label helps identify ingredients that may cause allergic reactions.
What is the allergen declaration?
This nutrient provides insulation and protection for organs.
What is fat?
Name two factors that affect food quality during storage.
What are temperature, light, moisture, oxygen, pests, or handling?
Most nutrient absorption occurs here.
What is the small intestine?
Name two risk factors for Type 2 diabetes.
What are obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity, family history, or age?
Ingredients on a food label are listed in this order.
What is descending order by weight?
These vitamins dissolve in fat rather than water.
What are Vitamins A, D, E and K?
This process slows food spoilage by reducing microbial growth.
What is refrigeration?
This enzyme breaks down starch into simpler sugars.
What is amylase?
This nutrient helps maintain healthy bones and teeth.
What is calcium?
This date indicates food should not be eaten after the specified date.
What is a Use By date?
Explain two functions of water in the body.
What are temperature regulation, transport of nutrients, waste removal, lubrication of joints, or chemical reactions?
Explain why texture is important in determining food quality.
Texture influences consumer acceptance, enjoyment, freshness perception and suitability for use.
Explain the difference between digestion and absorption.
Digestion breaks food into smaller molecules; absorption moves nutrients into the bloodstream.
Explain how a balanced diet contributes to long-term health.
It supplies essential nutrients, reduces disease risk, supports growth and repair, and maintains body functions.
Explain how food labels help consumers make informed choices.
Labels provide information about nutrients, ingredients, allergens, serving sizes and storage requirements.