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Name 2 foods rich in carbohydrates

Eg: bread, cereals, potatoes, pasta

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Name two foods rich in iron.

Meat, beans, nuts, and some dried fruits.

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In the food wheel, groups 1 (dairy) and 2 (meat, eggs, fish) are both rich in what nutrient? What is that nutrient's function?

They are rich in protein so their function is mainly structural.

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Name 3 nutritional values that group 4 (vegetables) and group 5 (fruits) have in common.

High water contet, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Small quantities of protein and fat.

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What kind of diet is this? A) High-Calorie | B) High-Fibre | C) Low-Protein | D) Soft Diet

High-fibre diet / Low-calorie diet

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What are the 3 nutritional needs? Give an example of a nutrient for each.

Structural (protein), Energy (carbohydrates & fats), Regulatory (vitamins & minerals)

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Name 5 of the 7 food groups on the food wheel.

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Vitamins need to be replaced often if they are:

Water soluble. Not stored in the body.

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Scurvy is a disease caused by a long-term lack of...?

Vitamin C

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Name 4 things you can do to have a balanced diet.

Eat a variety of different foods. Have several meals a day. Eat fresh vegetables. Avoid convenience foods. Eat fibre rich foods. Include unsaturated fats.

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Explain the cause of anorexia and what effects it has on the body.

Anorexia is the rejection of food for fear of gaining weight. The body is weakened due to a lack of necessary nutrients. It can cause organ damage.

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Type 2 diabetes is caused by A) inability to produce insulin - or - B) body's resistance to insulin?

B) body's resistance to insulin

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Name 2 minerals we need large amounts of.

Magnesium, potassium, calcium, and sodium.

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