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What are minerals? - (clue - they are found on the periodic table)

• A chemical element

• macro nutrient

• A type of carbohydrate

• Amino acids

(macro = large. This means we need to eat/drink lots of this nutrient.)

What is NOT a macro nutrient

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Water

• Minerals

Which is NOT an example of a mineral

• Calcium

• Magnesium

• Potassium

• Vitamin C

Which is a type of vitamin

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin A

• All of them are vitamins

Carbohydrates, Fat, Minerals, Vitamins, Water and Fibre are all nutrient groups.

Which nutrient group is missing

• Meat

• Protein

• Dairy

• Bread

Iodine is an orange/brown colour solution used to test for starch in food.

When starch IS present, what colour does iodine turn?

• Deep blue/black

• Purple

• Orange

• Light blue

Benedicts solution is an aqua blue colour solution used to test for glucose in food by heating the mixture in water.

When glucose IS present, what colour does Benedicts solution turn?

• It turns to a green/yellow then a orange/red colour

• Purple

• Black

• White

Why is fibre important?

• For pushing our digested material along (preventing constipation)

• Energy

• Growth and repair of our body

• Insulation

Biuret is a blue colour solution used to test for protein in food.

When protein IS present, what colour does biuret turn?

• Violet/purple

• Orange

• Green

• Yellow

What are minerals and vitamins important?

• To perform lots of bodily functions

• Insulation

• Energy

• Digestion