Food & Nutrition Quiz

(a) Define the term diet.

(b) Identify one food that is avoided in each of the following special diets: (i) coeliac (ii) lactose intolerant.

(a) Name two elements from which carbohydrate is formed.

(b) Starchy foods such as breakfast cereals contain carbohydrate. Name three other different foods that contain starch.

(c) Name the substance produced by the action of the enzyme amylase on carbohydrate.

(d) Name two other enzymes involved in the digestion of carbohydrate.

(a) State three effects on the body of vitamin C deficiency.

(b) Name four other green leafy vegetables that are a good source of vitamin C.

(c) State and explain four guidelines to conserve vitamin C when preparing cabbage for cooking.

(a) State five health benefits for adults of eating a variety of foods rich in NSP.