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    1) The document contains the answers to homework questions about nutrition and diet from a chapter 5 in a Human and Social Biology class. It defines terms like balanced diet and protective foods and discusses factors that influence energy needs and basic metabolic rate. 2) Tables are referenced that show recommended calorie intake ranges based on age, gender, and activity level. Trends seen from one table include a gradual increase in calories needed from ages 0-18 and males requiring more calories than females. 3) Review questions at the end test understanding of nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals and good food sources for them. The purpose of dietary fiber and examples of high-fiber foods are also provided.

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    1) The document contains the answers to homework questions about nutrition and diet from a chapter 5 in a Human and Social Biology class. It defines terms like balanced diet and protective foods and discusses factors that influence energy needs and basic metabolic rate. 2) Tables are referenced that show recommended calorie intake ranges based on age, gender, and activity level. Trends seen from one table include a gradual increase in calories needed from ages 0-18 and males requiring more calories than females. 3) Review questions at the end test understanding of nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals and good food sources for them. The purpose of dietary fiber and examples of high-fiber foods are also provided.

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    1) The document contains the answers to homework questions about nutrition and diet from a chapter 5 in a Human and Social Biology class. It defines terms like balanced diet and protective foods and discusses factors that influence energy needs and basic metabolic rate. 2) Tables are referenced that show recommended calorie intake ranges based on age, gender, and activity level. Trends seen from one table include a gradual increase in calories needed from ages 0-18 and males requiring more calories than females. 3) Review questions at the end test understanding of nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals and good food sources for them. The purpose of dietary fiber and examples of high-fiber foods are also provided.

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    Chapter 5 Nutrition and Diet Questions

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    Amber Clemison 9th November,

    2019
    Human and Social Biology Homework
    Chapter 5 - Nutrition and Diet Questions
    Additional Questions

    1. Define a balanced diet.


    Contains the correct amount of nutrients, in the right proportions for all our needs, including
    maintaining good health.
    2. Define protective foods and provide 3 examples.
    Protect you from deficiency diseases.
    examples: meat, citrus fruits, leafy vegetables, eggs
    3. In what ways should a laborer’s diet differ from a young child’s diet?
    Children need more protein to produce amino acids and laborers need more carbohydrates to
    store energy.
    4. What unit is used to measure energy in food?
    Kilojoules and calories
    5. How is the energy unit determined?
    You burn the food underneath a stand with a jar of water. For every degree the temperature of
    the water rises, times by 1000 is the KJ.
    6. Name 5 factors that influence how much energy and what quantities of food are
    needed for an individuals diet.
    1. Pregnant or not
    2. Size
    3. Age
    4. Activity level
    5. Male vs. female
    7. Define basic metabolic rate (BMR). What activities require energy and are included in
    the BMR?
    The rate at which your body uses energy when you are resting in order to keep vital functions
    going such as breathing.
    1. Maintain breathing
    2. Circulation
    3. Normal body temperature
    4. Metabolism of tissues
    Amber Clemison 9th November,
    2019
    Human and Social Biology Homework
    8. Look at Table 5.6 (bottom of page 71). What amount of energy do you require
    according to your age and gender?
    11,000 KJ
    9. Look at Table 5.6 again. Choose two adult people you know and determine the
    amount of energy they require in their diet based on gender and work load. Explain the
    reasons behind your determination for each individual.
    Women + heavy work = 14,000 KJ
    A woman that has a heavy workload need 14,000 KJ because they need enough energy
    to complete their everyday tasks.
    Men + light work = 11,000 KJ
    A man that as a very light workload need 11,000 KJ because they do not need as much
    energy to complete the tasks.
    10. Look at Table 5.17. What are three general trends you observed from looking at this
    graph?
    1.There is a gradual increase in the required calories from the ages of 0-18
    2. Males need more calories than females
    3. After the age of 60, the amount of calories
    Amber Clemison 9th November,
    2019
    Human and Social Biology Homework

    Chapter 5 - Nutrition and Diet Questions

    Review Questions
    1. Which is the best reason for including protein foods in the diet?
    B. They contain amino acids for cell growth
    2. The best source of dietry fibre is:
    D. Wholemeal bread
    3. Which acts as a solvent for vitamin A and D?
    A. fats
    4. A deficiency or iron of iron in the diet causes:
    A. anemia
    5. The reagent Benedict’s solution is used to test for:
    C. Reducing sugar
    6. A food solution tested with biuret reagent turned violet, wehn heated with Benedicts
    remaained blu, and left iodine solution yellow. Which foods were present?
    C. Protein only
    7. Which nutrients could best cure goitre?
    B. Green vegetables
    8. WHich 100 gram portions would contain the most energy?
    C. Cheese
    9. Which nutrient loses its value when boiled?
    D. Vitamin C
    10. Which would provide the best balanced diet if available in the right proportions?
    C. rice, milk, meat, fruit and vegetables
    11.
    Amber Clemison 9th November,
    2019
    Human and Social Biology Homework
    Nutrient Elements Present Use in the body Good Source

    Carbohydrate C, H, O Provide energy Bread, potatoes

    Fats C,H and little O Cheap source of butter


    energy

    protein C, H, O, N Repair cells Meat and fish

    (omit) Prevent scurvy

    Calcuim (omit)

    14. What is the purpose of dietary fibre? Name three food types rich in roughage.
    The main role of fibre is to keep the digestive system healthy. (fruits, nuts, beans)

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