Year 9 Food Prep and Nutrition

What are the Micronutrients?

• Proteins and fats

• Carbohydrates and water

• Vitamins and minerals

• Sugars and fibers

Macronutrients give the body __________ and are required in __________ quantities.

Micronutrients keep the body __________ and are required in __________ quantities.

What is the function of protein in the body?

• Provides energy

• Builds and repairs tissues

• Stores fat

• Regulates temperature

Explain the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates.

Which of the following foods belong to the 'Fruits & vegetables' group according to the Eatwell Guideline?

• Roast pork and chicken

• Margarine and rice

• Lettuce and broccoli

• Eggs and milk

Which of the following foods belong to the 'carbohydrates' group according to the Eatwell Guide?

• Potato and rice

• Tuna and yoghurt

• Chicken and roast pork

• Margarine and tinned beans

Which of the following foods belong to the 'Oils & spreads' group according to the Eatwell Guideline?

• Margarine

• Rice

• Eggs

• Broccoli

State four different factors that influence food choice when planning a meal.

Explain the difference between a vegan diet and a vegetarian diet.