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Food
Jc Science Chapter 3
Term | Definition |
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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 |