Balanced Diet

Question 1

Carbohydrates (Function)

Answer 1

Source of energy

Question 2

Protein (Function)

Answer 2

Growth and Repair

Question 3

Dietary Fibre (Function)

Answer 3

Provides bulk (roughage) for the intestine to push food through it

Question 4

Vitamins & Minerals (Function)

Answer 4

Needed in small quantities to maintain health

Question 5

Water (Function)

Answer 5

Needed for chemical reactions to take place in the body e.g respiration

Question 6

Calcium (Function)

Answer 6

Needed for strong teeth and bones, involved in clotting the blood.

Question 7

Vitamin D (Function)

Answer 7

Helps the body to absorb calcium and is required for strong bones and teeth.

Question 8

Vitamin C (Function)

Answer 8

Forms an essential part of collagen protein, which makes up the skin, hair, gums and bones. Sticks cells together.

Question 9

Vitamin A (Function)

Answer 9

Needed to make the pigment in the retina for vision.

Question 10

Iron (Function)

Answer 10

Needed to make haemoglobin, the pigment in red blood cells which helps to carry oxygen.

Question 11

Carbohydrates (Sources)

Answer 11

Bread, cereal, pasta, rice, potatoes.

Question 12

Protein (Sources)

Answer 12

Meat, fish, eggs, nuts.

Question 13

Dietary FIbre (Sources)

Answer 13

Vegetables, whole grains.

Question 14

Vitamins & Minerals (Sources)

Answer 14

Fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy products.

Question 15

Water (Sources)

Answer 15

Water, juice, milk, fruits, vegetables.

Question 16

Calcium (Sources)

Answer 16

Milk, cheese, eggs.

Question 17

Vitamin D (Souces)

Answer 17

Oily fish, dairy products.

Question 18

Vitamin C (Sources)

Answer 18

Fruits, vegetables.

Question 19

Vitamin A (Sources)

Answer 19

Meat, eggs, vegetables, dairy products.

Question 20

Iron (Sources)

Answer 20

Red meat, vegetables (leafy greens).

Question 21

Calcium (Deficiency)

Answer 21

Osteoporosis, bones more susceptible to fracture.

Question 22

Vitamin D (Deficiency)

Answer 22

Rickets, condition in childeren affecting bone development.

Question 23

Vitamin C (Deficiency)

Answer 23

Scurvy