Food
Why is food important? (List 2)
For growth, moving, healing and preventing diseases, thinking, comfort and expression
Which type of macronutrient is bread and sugar?
Carbohydrate
What is one thing you should always do before eating food (with your hands)?
wash for 30 seconds with soap
What other things do we need to rely on food for our body to be healthy? (2 things)
Vitamins and Minerals
What macromolecule deficiency causes this condition:
Protein
What macromolecule can be found in meat?
protein, lipid (fat)
Which type of macronutrient is in meats?
protein and fats
Mineral
What causes type 2 diabetes?
Insulin resistance and high blood sugar
What is a producer?
plants, they can harness the energy from the sun to convert it to carbohydrates
Why are packaged/ processed foods less healthy than homemade fresh food?
They contain preservatives, lots of sodium, and too much sugar
fat soluble
What condition can be worsened by consuming too much salt?
hypertension (high blood pressure)
Where does our food come from? (list 2)
farming, plants, fungi (mushrooms), bacteria, salt
List the three categories of macronutrients:
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats
If food is not properly cleaned or cooked, what can happen?
food-borne illnesses like food poisoning or parasites
What are some types of food allergies? List 3
Peanut, milk, eggs, shellfish, nuts, wheat
What causes rickets?
What is an omnivore? What are humans (herbivores, omnivoes, or carnivores)
an animal that eats plants and meats. humans are omnivores
What organs are involved in breaking down fat?
gallbladder, pancreas
Name one parasite.
tape worm, ring worm, etc.
Vitamin A is important for our vision and healthy skin. What is a good source of vitamin A.
cheese, eggs, milk, yoghurt, spinach, carrots
What conditions can result from too much cholesterol?
Heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure