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What does the body use the nutrient "Carbohydrates" for?
Providing energy
What does the body use the nutrient "Lipids" for?
Providing energy, protecting and insulating organs
What does the body use the nutrient "Protein" for?
Growth and repair
What does the body use the nutrient "Vitamins" for?
Keeping the body healthy, for vision, immune system function, healthy skin, blood clotting.
What does the body use the nutrient "Minerals" for?
Teeth and bones, haemoglobin,
What does the body use the nutrient "Fibre" for?
Keeps food moving through the digestive system.
What are the two types of carbohydrates?
Simple carbohydrates (sugars), Complex carbohydrates (starch)
What is the group name for oils and fats?
Lipids
Proteins are a long chain of which type of molecule?
Amino Acids
Starch is a long chain of which type of molecule?
Sugar
What are the ways in which water is constantly lost from the body?
Exhaling, urine, faeces, sweat, tears.
Iodine is used to test foods for which nutrient?
Carbohydrates (starch)
What colour is iodine, and what colour does it turn if in the presence of starch?
Orange - Blue/black
Which solution is used to test for sugar in food?
Benedict's solution
Benedict's solution is blue, what colour does it turn if in the presence of sugar?
Brick red/orange
Biuret solution is used to test for protein. What colour will it turn if protein is present?
Purple
