Part A - Complete the biological molecules table below with the correct information.
Name | Elements | Small molecule it is made up of | Rich food source | Use(s) in the body |
Fats | ||||
Amino Acids | ||||
Rice Potatoes Bread Sugar Pasta Honey |
A balanced diet is one that includes __________________________________________________________________________________________
The nutrient groups included in a balanced diet include (7): ________________________, ________________________, ______________________,
________________________, ________________________, ________________________, and ________________________.
Part B - Answer the following questions about the nutrients included in a healthy diet.
- The pie chart below shows a person’s diet.
- Meat, fish, eggs, and beans make up 35% of this diet. Explain why these foods are important to the body. [2]
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- State the foods shown in the pie chart that are rich in fats and state why fats are important in the body. [2]
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- Only 5.5% of this diet is made up of food and drinks that are high in fat and sugar. Describe one harmful effect of eating too much fat.
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Part C - For each of the following diagrams, determine which individual needs more energy and explain why they need more energy.
Adult | Child
Pregnant | Not pregnant
Desk worker | Construction worker
Grandparent | Parents
Name | Elements | Small molecule it is made up of | Rich food source | Use(s) in the body |
Fats | C, H, O | Glycerol and 3 fatty acids | Butter Cheese Fat in meats Fish Nuts | Insulation Energy storage |
Protein | C, H, O, N, (S) | Amino Acids | Meat Fish Milk Nuts | Replace/repair damaged cells Growth Provides energy |
Carbohydrates | C, H, O | Glucose | Rice Potatoes Bread Sugar Pasta Honey | Energy source/storage |
A balanced diet is one that includes all of the nutrient groups in the correct proportions/amounts in order to stay healthy.
The nutrient groups included in a balanced diet include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water, and fiber.