Intermediate 1 Unit 3c Fats, Proteins, Vitamins
What do fats and oils provide our body with? Energy - more than carbohydrates
Describe how to test a food for fat/oil. A greasy mark on filter paper
Which type of fat is thought to increase the cholesterol level in the blood stream? Saturates
Which type of fat is considered to be less harmful to the heart? Polyunsaturates
What health problem is caused by too much fat in the diet? Heart disease
Name the three elements present in a fat/oil. Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
Why are proteins needed in our diet? Growth and repair
Name the elements present in a protein. Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen
How can proteins be detected? Heat with soda lime and test for an alkaline gas with damp pH paper (turns blue)
Name the type of monomers which join together to make a protein. Amino acids
What size of molecules are found in a protein? Large polymers
What happens to protein molecules during digestion? They are broken down into amino acids
What part of the body does fibre help to keep working? Gut
What does fibre help to prevent? Constipation
What does fibre absorb in the gut? Water
What do the gut muscles do? Squeeze food along
Why are vitamins needed? To keep the body healthy
What can happen in there is a lack of vitamins in your diet? It can cause poor health
Give a reason why food additives are added to food. To make the food last longer. To change the appearance of the food. To change the flavour of the food. To supply vitamins and minerals.
Name the type of food additive which makes the food keep longer. Preservative
How can a food additive change the appearance of food? Change its colour
What must happen to a food additive before it can be used in the food industry? It must be tested and approved.
Which of the 4 key elements needed by a healthy body is supplied only be proteins? Nitrogen
What are fats/oils obtained from ? Plants and animals
What are proteins obtained from? Plants and animals
Why must a vegetarian diet contain a wide range of vegetables? To supply all the necessary amino acids
What type of substance breaks down proteins during digestion? Enzymes
Intermediate 1 Unit 3c