Chapter 3 Food
The 6 Constituents of Food Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Vitamins Minerals Water
1. Carbohydrates There are 3 types of carbohydrates Sugars Starch Fibre
Sugars Give a fast supply of energy Soft drinks, sweets, .. Starch Gives a slow supply of energy Potatoes, rice, pasta, bread, ..
Fibre Prevents constipation Cereals & vegetables
2. Fats Insulates the body Protects vital organs A reserve source of energy Butter, cream, oil, ………
3. Proteins Growth & repair of cells Meat, eggs & milk
4. Vitamins Vitamin Source Whats its needed for Deficiency Disease C Healthy skin & gums Scurvy D Strong bones & teeth Rickets
5. Minerals Mineral Source Whats its needed for Iron Red Meat Healthy blood cells Calcium Dairy Products Strong bones & teeth
6. Water Needed for cytoplasm in cells
Mandatory Experiment 3A: To test for starch
Mandatory Experiment 3B: To test for reducing sugars (glucose)
Mandatory Experiment 3C: To test for fat
Mandatory Experiment 3D: To test for protein
Summary of Food Tests
A Balanced Diet: Means getting the right amounts of each type of food A food pyramid: Shows us the right amounts of each type of food we should eat
Mandatory Experiment 4: To convert chemical energy in food to heat energy
Energy values in food Energy is measured in joules 1,000 joules = 1 kilo joule (1 kJ) 1 g of carbohydrate gives 17 kJ of energy 1 g of fat gives 38 kJ of energy