AQA A-Level Diet Nutrition

Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 classes of food?

• Water

• Fats

• Macronutrients

• Fibre

Whole grain bread is an example of what:

• Complex Carbohydrate

• Simple Carbohydrate

What is 'Glycaemic Index'?

• The chemical structure of a carbohydrate

• The energy that is stored as glycogen in our cells

• The effect of food on our blood glucose levels

What is the definition of glycogen?

• Simple sugar and the major source or energy for the body's cells

• Stored form of glucose found in the muscle and liver

Which of the following is known as 'good fat's'

• Unsaturated fats

• Saturated fats

• Trans-fats

Cholesterol is a type of __ in the blood

Protein is a combination of _____ acids

Which type of athlete is MOST likely to consume a diet high in protein?

• Sprinter

• Weight-lifter

• Marathon runner

• Gymnast

The role of vitamin D is:

• Protect cells and keep them healthy

• Absorb calcium to keep bones and teeth healthy

• Helps form haemoglobin

• Makes red blood cells and keeps the nervous system healthy

Water forms what % of a persons body weight?

• 45%

• 50%

• 55%

• 60%