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AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition
3.2 Food, Nutrition, and Health
3.2.5 Diet, Nutrition, and Health
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What do dietary recommendations aim to achieve?
Optimal nutrition for health
For diabetes, dietary recommendations focus on controlling
carbohydrates
Adequate calcium and vitamin D are recommended for
osteoporosis
What is the definition of a diet in the context of food preparation and nutrition?
Food and drink consumption
Nutrition is the process of obtaining and utilizing
nutrients
from food for health, growth, and energy.
Nutrition is the process of obtaining nutrients from food for health and
development
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
Provide energy
Proteins are essential for building and repairing
tissues
Match the nutrient with its key function:
Fats ↔️ Store energy and protect organs
Vitamins ↔️ Support immunity and regulate processes
Minerals ↔️ Form bones and assist enzymes
Water ↔️ Hydration and nutrient transport
What is the main role of carbohydrates in the diet?
Provide energy
Proteins help to build and repair
tissues
A balanced diet includes carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins,
minerals
, and water in the right proportions.
What is the role of carbohydrates in a balanced diet?
Provide energy
Proteins in a balanced diet support growth and
repair
of tissues.
Order the health benefits of a balanced diet from least to most significant:
1️⃣ Boosts energy levels
2️⃣ Strengthens the immune system
3️⃣ Improves physical and mental health
4️⃣ Reduces the risk of chronic diseases
A balanced diet is essential for preventing
chronic diseases
and maintaining overall health.
What is one of the mental health benefits of good nutrition?
Reduces depression
Good nutrition provides sustained energy throughout the day, reducing
fatigue
.
Good nutrition strengthens the
immune system
, protecting against infections and illnesses.
Match the nutritional term with its key aspect:
Diet ↔️ Usual food and drink intake
Nutrition ↔️ Nutrient utilization for health
What are essential nutrients in the context of nutrition?
Must be obtained from food
A balanced diet includes carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins,
minerals
, and water in the right proportions.
Carbohydrates in a balanced diet provide energy for bodily functions, especially the
brain
.
What are essential nutrients vital for in the body?
Health, growth, and repair
There are six essential
nutrients
Match the essential nutrient with its key function:
Carbohydrates ↔️ Provide energy for daily activities
Proteins ↔️ Build and repair tissues
Fats ↔️ Store energy, support hormone production
Vitamins ↔️ Regulate body processes, enhance immunity
Water is essential for hydration and
nutrient
transport
What is a balanced diet defined as?
Variety of foods in proportions
A key component of a balanced diet is including essential
nutrients
A balanced diet reduces the risk of
chronic diseases
A balanced diet supports healthy weight
management
Arrange the nutrients in order of their primary function in a balanced diet:
1️⃣ Carbohydrates (energy)
2️⃣ Proteins (tissue repair)
3️⃣ Fats (energy storage)
4️⃣ Vitamins (regulation)
5️⃣ Minerals (enzyme function)
6️⃣ Water (hydration)
What are the benefits of a balanced diet for mental health?
Improves mood and cognition
A balanced diet is vital for preventing
diseases
Good nutrition enhances cognitive
function
How does good nutrition strengthen the immune system?
Protects against infections
Good nutrition maintains
bone density
and improves muscle strength
Poor nutrition refers to a dietary pattern lacking essential
nutrients
Match the risk of poor nutrition with its description:
Nutrient Deficiencies ↔️ Inadequate intake of essential nutrients
Overweight/Obesity ↔️ Excessive energy intake
Increased Disease Risk ↔️ Heightened risk of chronic diseases