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Food
Jc Science Chapter 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Food | is needed for energy, growth, repair and to prevent diseases. |
| Balanced Diet | Consists of the right amount of carbohydrates, fibre, fat, protein, vitamins, minerals and water. |
| Carbohydrates | Gives energy |
| Fibre | helps to move food through the intestines |
| Fat | Stores energy and repairs body parts |
| Vitamin C | Keeps skin and gums healthy |
| Vitamin D | Helps to form strong bones |
| Iron | Form red blood cells |
| Calcium | Help forms healthy bones |
| Water | Allows cells to function properly |
| Food Pyramid | Suggests the daily number of servings of each of the five food groups |
| Fats | Have twice the energy value of carbohydrates or proteins |
| Starch | Tested using iodine |
| Reducing Sugars | Tested using Benedict solution |
| Fats | Tested using brown paper |
| Proteins | Tested using Biuret solution |