Protein
What does HBV stand for?
High Biological Value
Define sustainability
maintaining the world we live in for future generations of humans, plants and animals.
How many serving of fruit and veg do we need every day?
5-7
Name a source of fat and a source of carbohydrate
Fat: red meat/ cream / chips/ avocados/ nuts
Carbohydrate: Potato/ rice/ pasta/ bread
Needed to manufacture haemoglobin. This is a substance in red blood cells that is needed to carry oxygen around the body in the blood.
Name a source of protein
Meat/ Fish/ Eggs/ Dairy/ Peas/ Beans/ Lentils
What are food miles?
the distance food travels before it can be purchased.
How many servings do we need of wholemeal cereals do we need every day
3-5 servings
Name three classifications of carbohydrates
Sugar/ Starch/ Fibre
B & C
What is a function of protein
Growth and repair of cells in the body
What is fair trade?
farmers in developing countries have been paid a fair price for their produce and that workers have good working conditions
How many servings of dairy do we need every day
3 servings
What are saturated fats?
Unhealthy fats, contains cholesterol – a type of fat found in the blood
What is a source of vitamin C?
Kiwi, Orange, Strawberry, Lemon, Peppers, Kale, Broccoli, Tomato
Descrive a deficiency associated with a lack of protein in the diet
•poor or stunted growth with muscle wasting
•slow healing of wounds
•hair breakage and loss
•poor general health
hormone and enzyme imbalances
What is organic food?
food that has been produced without the use of artificial fertilisers or pesticides
How many servings of protein do we need every day?
2 servings
What elements make up fats and carbohydrates?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
What is a deficiency of Calcium?
Rickets or Osteoporosis
What is the composition of protein?
Protein is made up of a chain of smaller units called amino acids. Amino acids are linked together by peptide links.
What are ethical issues?
making decisions about what we believe to be right or wrong
What does a 'balanced diet' mean?
contains all the nutrients needed by the body in the correct amounts.
What function do fats & carbs have in common
Heat and energy
What is the function of folate/ folic acid?
Needed during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida