cooking revision quiz

cooking revision on macroprotiens for aqa gcse about protein carbohydrates and fats

published on June 27, 20172 responses 0

what are proteins made out of?

amino acids

what does biological value mean?

protein complementation
measure of the amount of essential amino acids in a protein food
plant sources

what do deficiencies in protein cause?

heart disease
dry nails, skin, hair, low immune system and swelling

what does excess protein cause?

high cholesterol
strain on organs

what are the alternative proteins?

soya, mycoprotein, tofu, tvp
monounsaturated, saturated, polysaturated, oils
glycerol, hydrogen, insulation, cholesterol

what is healthier and has less hydrogen bonds?

saturated fats
unsaturated fats

what do saturated fats do?

taste nice
increase cholesterol
slow growth

what is a triglyceride?

concentrated energy
an oil
a molecule of glycerol and 3 fatty acids

what is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

how the carbon atoms bond with hydrogen
the function
the glucose levels

what can excess fat in the diet lead to?

weight loss, vitamin deficiency and iron deficiency
weight gain, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure
type 1 diabetes and low blood sugar

what can a fat deficiency cause?

less fat soluble vitamins and weight loss
high blood pressure

what are carbohydrates used for?


what are the types of carbohydrates?

polyunsaturated and monounsaturated
vitamins A and B
sugar and starch

what are simple carbohydrates like sugar divided into?

fat soluble and water soluble
saturated and unsaturated
monosaccharides and disaccharides

what are the two basic sugar molecules?

glucose and fructose
calories and fats
glycerol and vitamins