HFT N4/N5 Food for Health Revision

What is the function of protein?

• Correct concentration of body fluids
• Strong bones and teeth
• Growth, repair and maintenance of body cells and tissues
• To protect the body from illness and diet related disease

Name 3 sources of saturated fats.

• Peas, beans and lentils
• Meat, fish and eggs
• Chocolate, crisps and doughnuts
• Red meat, chicken and butter

Why do we require some fat in the body?

• To provide us with essential fatty acids
• To stop us from being anorexic
• To help us absorb nutrients from our food
• To provide us with water soluble vitamins

Name the water soluble vitamins.

• C, E
• A, E
• B, D
• B, C

What is a macronutrient?

• The opposite of a micronutrient
• A nutrient which is required in large amounts each day
• Fat
• A nutrient which is required in small amounts each day

What is an amino acid?

• A building block of fat
• A building block of carbohydrate
• A building block of vitamins
• A building block of protein

As well as the 5 nutrients, what else is essential for life?

• Fibre and water
• Water and starch
• Carbohydrates and protein
• The micronutrients

Which one of the following is not a mineral?

• Sodium
• Iron
• Fluoride
• Retinol

What is the function of an ACE vitamin?

• To keep the body healthy
• To prevent obesity
• To protect against certain cancers
• To stop tooth decay

What is NSP?

• Mineral
• Dietary fibre
• Simple sugar
• Starchy carbohydrate