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Module 13 - Food & Digestion - Revision Quiz
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| 1 | What do we call a chemical that breaks down large molecules of food into smaller molecules of food? | An enzyme | | 2 | Which nutrient do we need to eat for growth and repairing damaged tissues? | Protein | | 3 | What types of food contain most vitamins and minerals? | Fruit and vegetables | | 4 | Is starch a carbohydrate, a protein or a fat? | A carbohydrate | | 5 | What is a balanced diet? | A diet which contains the correct amounts of different nutrients. | | 6 | Fibre can't be digested by humans. Why is it still important in a balanced diet? | It keeps the digestive system healthy. | | 7 | What types of food contain the mineral calcium? | Dairy foods (milk, cheese) | | 8 | Which of the nutrient groups is needed to prevent diseases like scurvy? | Vitamins and minerals | | 9 | Which of the following foods would contain the most protein? Breakfast cereal, an apple, a Mars bar, a piece of fish. | The fish | | 10 | Why do we need to drink lots of water? | Our bodies are mainly made of water (about 75%) | | 11 | When starch is broken down by enzymes in the body, what is it broken down into? | Sugars (glucose) | | 12 | At what temperature do enzymes work best? | About 37 degrees C (body temperature) | | 13 | Why can't starch be absorbed from the small intestine into the blood? | The molecules of starch are too big to fit through. | | 14 | What food group does Benedict's reagent test for? | Simple sugars |
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