NATURAL SCIENCE - NUTRIENTS EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+

NATURAL SCIENCE - NUTRIENTS EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+ What are the main food groups that we have? Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats and Oils, Vitamins and Minerals What is the function of carbohydrates ? provide energy What types of carbohydrates are there? Glucose and starch What are some examples of glucose ? Fruits, sweets, cake What are some examples of starches? potato, rice, pasta, bread, banana What is the function of proteins? growth and repair Proteins are the building blocks of the body What are some examples of proteins? Meat, chicken, eggs, milk, peas, beans What is the role of oils and fats? Insulates the body against the cold and protects our nerves and organs Oils and fats are energy rich - what does that mean ? Provide us with more energy than carbohydrates Why are oils and fats not our main sources of energy? Not as easy to breakdown as carbohydrates What is the role of vitamins and minerals in our body? Make your bones and teeth stronger and helps your immune system How are vitamins named ? alphabetical order What does vitamin C do? Helps our immune system (do not get sick often) What does calcium do? Builds strong bones and teeth Sodium is good for your body but only In some amounts (we don't need too much) What is iron used for? Helps our blood Where can you get iron? Red meat What are natural foods? Natural foods are raw, unprocessed foods , do not have anything added into, healthy What are processed food ? Foods that are manufactured , substances are added into it What are some types of additives?