GCSE Nutrition

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1 point

Chocolate would be classified as which nutrient?

Carbohydrate (starch)

Unsaturated fat

Carbohydrate (sugar)

Protein

1 point

Tuna is a type of white fish.

True

False

1 point

Vitamins B1, 2 & 3 are needed in the body to store energy.

True

False

1 point

What happens when more calories are consumed than the body requires to function?

The calories are excreted by the liver

The calories are burnt at a quicker rate

The calories are stored in the body as fat

The calories are converted to protein

1 point

What are proteins made of?

Muscle

Amino Acids

Fat

Citric Acids

1 point

An unhealthy diet is one that is considered to be...

High in salt and sugar. Low in fat.

High in fat, NSP, Protein. Low in salt.

High in fat, salt and sugar. Low in NSP.

High in fat, vitamin C and sugar. Low in carbohydrates.

1 point

Pasta is an example of a starchy carbohydrate.

False

True

1 point

A protein that is lacking in one or more essential amino acid is said to be what?

High biological value

Low biological value

1 point

What type of carbohydrate is Glucose?

Disaccharide

Monosaccharide

Polysaccharide

10.

1 point

Carbohydrates can be classified into how many categories?

Four

Two

Three

One

11.

1 point

A lack of Vitamin D in the diet can cause which deficiency?

Scurvy

Hearing loss

Nausea

Rickets/osteoporosis

12.

1 point

A diet high in sugar can lead to...

Obesity

Diabetes

Tooth decay

All of the above

13.

1 point

Where do saturated fats come from?

Animal sources

Vegetable sources

14.

1 point

Which of these is a function of fat?

Foaming

Whisking

Coagulating

Enriching

15.

1 point

What is the function of Proteins?

Fight infection

Growth and repair

Flavour

Improve eye sight

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