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20 Cards in this Set
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What food provides us? |
Energy to do work Materials needed for growth of new cells Substances that our bodies needed for health
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What are the different types of nutrients? |
Fats Proteins Fiber Vitamin Minerals Water Carbohydrates |
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What are the different type of carbohydrates? |
Complex carbohydrates and sugars |
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What sugar include? |
Glucose Fructose |
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What include in complex sugars? |
Lactose(from milk) Maltose Sucrose(cane sugar) |
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In which food starch is found? |
Rice Potatoes Bread Cereals Noodles Beans |
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What proteins consists of? |
Long chains of amino acids |
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From which element protein is made up of? |
Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen |
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What are the main functions of proteins? |
Build body cells Tissues Enzymes Hormones |
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What is deficiency of proteins? |
Kwashiorkor |
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What happens with the deficiency of proteins? |
Loss of body fat Distended belly Wasting of muscles |
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What solution is used for testing proteins? |
Biuret solution |
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What is fiber? What is it made up of? |
Roughage It is made up of cellulose |
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What are the examples of fibre? |
Fruits Vegetables Brown rice Whole wheat bread |
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How much percent water makes up in our body? |
70% |
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What is the main constituent of cells and blood plasma? |
Water is the main constituent |
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How much water is needed for average person per day? |
About three liters of water(6 to 8 glasses) |
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What balance diet contains? |
Right amount of: Energy Carbohydrates Protein Fats Fiber Vitamins FiberVitaminsWaterMinerals FiberVitaminsWaterMinerals Water Minerals |
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What is the process of digestion? |
The process of breaking down food into smaller soluble molecules is called digestion. food into smaller soluble molecules is called digestion. food into smaller soluble molecules is called digestion. |
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What is enzyme? |
Enzyme are special types of protein produce by the body for bringing about chemical changes in the body. |
