Food And Diet

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Why is food needed?

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Source of energy

growth material for the body

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Food is made up of

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Chemicals called Nutrients

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What are the 5 nutrients?

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Carbohydrate, fats, vitamins, minerals & proteins

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What is a balanced diet?

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Diet that consists of:

The correct amount of each nutrient + water

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Examples of carbohydates

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Sugar

Starch

Cellulose (fibre)

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Function of sugar

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To provide energy

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Function of starch

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To provide energy

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Cellulose (fibre)

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Helps prevent constipation

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Sources of sugar

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Fruit, honey, milk, soft drinks

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Sources of starch

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Potatoes, pasta, bread

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Sources of cellulose

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Green vegetables & cereals

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Functions of protein

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For growth & repair of cells

To make muscle & hair

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Sources of protein

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Lean meat, egg white, soya, nuts, fish

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Function of fat

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To provide a store of energy

For insulation

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Sources of fat

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Butter, milk, cheese oils

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Examples of vitamins

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Vitamin C

Vitamin D

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Function of vitamin C

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Healthy skin & gums

Lack of vitamin C causes Scurvy

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Sources of vitamin C

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Citrus fruits

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Function of vitamin D

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To build strong bones & teeth

Lack of vitamin D causes Rickets

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Sources of vitamin D

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Cheese, milk, yoghurt

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Examples of minerals

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Iron (Fe)

Calcium

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Function of iron

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Needed to make red blood cells

Lack of iron causes anaemia

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Sources of iron

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Red meat, liver, cabbage

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Function of calcium

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Healthy bones & teeth

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Sources of calcium

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Milk, cheese, tinned salmon

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Chemical used to test for starch:

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Iodine solution

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Colour change for starch test

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Brown/yellow ---> blue-black

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Chemical used to test for glucose

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Benedict's solution (+heat)

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Colour change for glucose test

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Blue ---> purple

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Chemical used to test for protein

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Sodium hydroxide + copper sulfate

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Colour change for protein test

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Blue ---> purple

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Used to test for fat

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Butter rubbed on brown paper

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Colour change for fat test

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Translucent spot appears

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Energy value:

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Amount of energy that can be got from a food (measured in kilojoules)

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Energy value for fats

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38 kJ / g

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Energy value for carbohydrates & protein

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17 kJ / g

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Energy value for vitamins

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0 kJ / g

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Recommended daily energy requirement for boys age 12-15

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11, 700 kJ

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Recommended daily energy requirement for girls age 12-15

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9, 600 kJ

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Having a balanced diet depends on:

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Your gender

Your age

Physical activity

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If you do not have a balanced diet you many suffer from:

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Malnutrition

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How many helpings of cereals should we have per day?

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At least six

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How many helpings of fruit/veg should we have per day?

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3 of each

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How many helpings of dairy products should we have per day?

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2-3

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How many helpings of meat,fish,nuts or eggs should we have per day?

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2-3

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How many helpings of fats, oils & sweets should we have per day?

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0-3