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• What are the main functions of protein in the body?

  Growth, repair, and cell maintenance
• What are the sources of High Biological Value (HBV) protein?

  • Meat
  • Fish
  • Cheese
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Soya
• What are the sources of Low Biological Value (LBV) protein?

  • Cereals
  • Pulses
  • Nuts
  • Seeds
• What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

  Energy
• What are the food sources of starch?

  • Cereals
  • Bread
  • Pasta
  • Rice
  • Potatoes
• What are the food sources of sugar?

  • Cake
  • Biscuit
  • Sweets
  • Fizzy drinks
  • Processed foods
• Why are fats important in the diet?

  They provide energy, insulation, hormone production, and fat-soluble vitamins
• What are the sources of saturated fats?

  • Meat
  • Cheese
  • Lard
  • Butter
• What are the sources of monounsaturated fats?

  • Olive oil
  • Almonds
  • Avocado
• What are the sources of polyunsaturated fats?

  • Sunflower oil
  • Oily fish
  • Seeds
• What are the functions of vitamins in the body?


  • Convert food to energy
  • Repair cell damage
  • Support immune system
  • Help absorb minerals
• What are the food sources of Water Soluble Vitamin B?

  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Wholegrains
• What are the food sources of Water Soluble Vitamin C?

  • Citrus fruits
  • Sprouts
  • Red peppers
  • Potatoes
  • Liver
  • Kiwi fruit
• What are the functions of Fat Soluble Vitamin A?


  • Keeps skin healthy
  • Helps vision in weak light
  • Aids in children's growth
• What is the main function of Fat Soluble Vitamin D?


  Helps the body absorb calcium during digestion
• What are the food sources of Fat Soluble Vitamin A?

  • Leafy vegetables
  • Oily fish
  • Cheese
  • Eggs
  • Orange/yellow fruits
• What are the food sources of Fat Soluble Vitamin D?

  • Oily fish
  • Eggs
  • Fortified margarine
• What are the food sources of Fat Soluble Vitamin E?

  • Wheatgerm
  • Seeds
• What are the food sources of Calcium?

  • Meat
  • Dairy foods
  • Green leafy vegetables
  • Soya
• What are the food sources of Iron?

  • Red meat
  • Dark green leafy vegetables
  • Beans
  • Nuts
• What are the food sources of Sodium?

  • Salt
  • Processed foods
  • Cured meats
• What are the food sources of Potassium?

  Bananas, potatoes, and leafy greens
• What are the food sources of Magnesium?

  Green leafy vegetables, nuts, and whole grains
• What is the role of dietary fiber (NSP) in the diet?

  Helps digestion and prevents constipation
• What is the role of water in the body?


  • Helps control body temperature
  • Helps eliminate waste products
  • Prevents dehydration
• What are the cooking methods mentioned?


  • Boiling
  • Poaching
  • Roasting
  • Frying
  • Stir-frying
  • Steaming
  • Grilling
  • Baking
• What is the impact of boiling on the nutritional value of vitamin C in green vegetables?

  Up to 50% of vitamin C is lost
• How does heat affect the vitamin B group?

  The vitamin B group is damaged and lost in heat
• What happens to vitamin C and B vitamins during roasting?

  Most of the group C vitamins and some of the group B vitamins are destroyed
• How does frying affect the absorption of vitamin A?

  Using fat while frying increases the amount of vitamin A the body can absorb from some vegetables
• What is the effect of steaming on vitamin C retention?


  Steaming is the best cooking method for keeping vitamin C in foods, with only up to 15% lost
• What is the risk of grilling foods at high temperatures?

  It is easy to overcook protein and damage vitamin C and B group vitamins
• What is the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables?

  5 portions a day
• What constitutes one portion of fruit or vegetables?

  One portion is a handful or 80g
• What is the Eatwell Guide?


  • Shows how much of what we eat should come from each food group
  • Aims for a healthy, balanced diet
• What should each meal consist of according to the Eatwell Guide?

  • At least 1/3 of each meal should be fruit and vegetables
  • At least 1/3 of starchy carbohydrates
• What types of starchy foods should be chosen?

  Wholegrain or high fiber versions
• How often should sugary foods be consumed?

  In small quantities and less often
• Why is it important to drink water?

  To prevent dehydration
• What should 1/3 of meals consist of?


  • Dairy foods
  • Animal protein foods
  • Peas and beans
  • Dairy and meat alternatives