VCERT Food and Catering

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

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Which nutrient makes haemoglobin for red blood cells?

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Which nutrient absorbs calcium?

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