Carbohydrates
Macronutrient
What are the two different types of healthy fats?
Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated
What are two animal sources rich in Protein?
Eggs, milk, beef, chicken, fish
What is a food source of Vitamin D?
fish (salmon, tuna, sardines), beef liver, cheese and egg yolks
What is a food source of water in vegetables?
celery, lettuce, cucumber, carrot
What are two food sources of Carbohydrates?
Vegetables, rice, bread, pasta, cereals
What are the two different types of unhealthy fats?
Saturated and Trans fats
What are two plant sources rich in protein?
Soy products, legumes, nuts, wholegrains, brown rice
What is a food source of folate?
green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, poultry and eggs, cereals, breads and juices fortified with folate.
What is a food source of sodium?
table salt, olives, fish, pork, cheese, bread, tomato sauce
What are two benefits of consuming fibre?
Provide a feeling of fullness, reduces cholesterol levels, absorbs water, prevents constipation
What are two food sources of the healthy fats?
olive oil, avocado, canola oil, peanuts, hazlenuts, peanut butter, fish (trout, sardines, tuna and salmon), walnuts, seeds
What are non-essential amino acids?
Can be made in the body
True or False: Vitamin B12 is only found in sources of animal origin.
True
What is a non-vegetarian source of food of iron?
What is Carbohydrates broken down into?
Glucose
What are two food sources of unhealthy fats?
Full cream milk, cream and cheese, pastries and biscuits, pies, cakes, margarines
What are essential amino acids?
Cannot be made in the body and need to consumed from food sources.
Which is a spread that is a very good source of the B-group vitamins?
Double points if you can name the B-group vitamins.
Why is having adequate iron levels in youth for females important?
Because iron is lost through blood from the body during mensuration.
What is the function of Carbohydrates?
To provide fuel for the body.
Other than acting as fuel for the body, what is the other function of fats?
Required for the development and maintenance of cell membranes.
Build, maintain and repair body cells
What is the main role of Vitamin D?
To absorb calcium from the small intestine into the blood stream.
What is the function of calcium?
Required for building bone and other hard tissues.