VCERT Food and Catering 0.0 / 5 ? Design & Technology: Food TechnologyNutritionGCSEOther Created by: accro59Created on: 03-10-18 18:49 What does macronutrient mean? Type of food that should be consumed in large amounts. 1 of 19 What does micronutrient mean? Type of food that should be consumed in small amounts. 2 of 19 What nutrient mainly provides energy for the body? Carbohydrates 3 of 19 Which nutrient makes haemoglobin for red blood cells? Iron 4 of 19 Which nutrient absorbs calcium? Vitamin D 5 of 19 If there's a severe protein deficiency, the person can develop ________. Kwashiorkor 6 of 19 One benefit of Vitamin A is that... It keeps the mucous membranes of eyes, nerves and digestive system healthy. 7 of 19 Dietary fibre... Cannot be digested and forms the bulk of our faeces 8 of 19 How much water should be consumed daily according to the government guidelines? 2 litres 9 of 19 What nutrient should pregnant women avoid? Vitamin A 10 of 19 A deficiency in Vitamin C causes... Scurvy - bleeding gums, tiredness 11 of 19 Why should caffiene be avoided? Causes: irritability, muscle tremors and fast heart rate 12 of 19 What does dehydration increase the risk of? Kidney stones, heat stroke and urinary tract infections 13 of 19 Can eating too much saturated fat cause cancer? Yes 14 of 19 What is a really important nutrient that oily fish contains? Omega 3 15 of 19 What does HBV stand for? High Biological Value 16 of 19 What can fats also be referred to? Lipids 17 of 19 Why do complex carbs take longer to break down? Because they are made up of polysaccharides that are harder to break down 18 of 19 Enjoying this? Yes 19 of 19
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