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Nutrients, Water and Dietary Fibre
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1 Explain the term “balanced diet”
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2 Name 2 water soluble vitamins?
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3 State 2 functions of the following nutrients:
a) protein
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b) carboydrates
c) fat
4 Give 4 food sources of Iron?
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5 Describe the differences between HBV and LBV protein?
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6 What does the following abbreviations stand for ?
a) NSP
b) TCC
7 State the main function of the following nutrients:
a) Vitamin A
b) Calcium
c) Vitamin B
8 Which vitamin helps to absorb iron?
9 List 4 food sources of sodium?
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10 Name the antioxidant vitamins?
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11 Name a substance that hinders the absorption of calcium in the
body?
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12 Give 2 reasons why we need water in our diet?
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13 Give 2 sources of total complex carbohydrate in the diet?
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14 Explain why a diet high in antioxidants contribute to good health?
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15 Name a substance that hinders the absorption of iron in the body?
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Current Dietary Advice
1 Explain why people in Scotland have been given a set of dietary
goals as guidance?
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2 Which 5 targets should we increase our consumption of?
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3 Which targets help to increase the dietary fibre in the diet?
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4 Which targets ask us to decrease our consumption of foods?
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5 Describe 2 ways to reduce the fat intake in the diet?
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6 How many grams of fruit and vegetables should we be eating per
day?
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7 What % has our bread intake to increase by?
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8 Give 4 pieces of practical dietary advice to someone who has been
told by their Doctor to go on a low fat diet?
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9 Identify a way to decrease the amount of sugar used during
cookery?
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10 Name 5 methods of cookery which will reduce fat intake?
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11 Name 2 methods of cookery which will help to prevent loss of
vitamins?
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12 Suggest an alternative food which would help meet current dietary
advice
a) Fried Haddock
b) Deep Fried Chips
c) Cola
13 Suggest 2 ways to use breakfast cereal other than at breakfast
time?
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14 Explain why oily fish is important in the diet?
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15 Identify 5 foods which are total complex carbohydrates?
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Dietary Needs of Individuals
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1 Why do children need calcium, Phosphorous and Vitamin D?
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2 Give 2 reasons why adolescents require protein?
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3 Name 2 nutrients the elderly should reduce in their diet?
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4 Why should pregnant women avoid eating products containing raw
eggs?
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5 Why do pregnant women need iron?
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6 Which vitamin may be deficient in the diet of a vegetarian?
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7 Name 2 sources of protein suitable for a vegan?
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Give 2 reasons why breastfeeding should be encouraged?
9 Why is Vitamin C important for children?
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10 State 2 nutritional requirements of an invalid?
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11 State and explain 2 nutritional requirements of an athlete
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12 Explain the importance of folic acid during pregnancy?
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13 Why would the fat intake of a lactovegetarian be lower than that
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of a vegan?
14 What age should a baby be before it is given solid food?
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15 What is the term used when starting to change a baby’s diet from
milk to solid food?
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Dietary Diseases
1 State 2 causes of bowel disorders
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2 What is another name for high blood pressure?
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3 How can a diet high in NSP prevent obesity?
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4 Name one cause of tooth decay?
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5 What is the most common cause of anaemia?
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6 What are the symptoms of anaemia?
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7 List 3 factors which could contribute to heart disease?
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8 State 2 pieces of advice you would give to help prevent heart
disease?
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List 2 causes of hypertension?
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10 Explain the role of omega 3 in preventing coronary heart disease
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11 Describe diabetes?
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12 Osteoporosis is caused by the lack of which mineral?
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13 Explain the symptoms of osteoporosis, and identify the group of
people most at risk?
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14 Explain the role of water and fibre in preventing constipation and
diverticular disease?
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15 Describe how smoking can lead to coronary heart disease?
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