Question

What happens when the body does not have enough carbohydrates or fats in supply as an energy source What effect does this have on the body? Name Two conditions associated with deficiencies in protein 10. List two distinct ways in which minerals differ from vitamins II. For each food source list the mineral or minerals that each provides A Egg B. Milk C Cher D. Salmon E. Bananas F. Green vegetables 12. List six types of fiber that are carbohydrates,

Answer 1

8. If body does not have enough carbohydrates or fat as energy source, our body will start using proteins from food that we eat and proteins that stored in our body as source of energy. Around half of the protein are stored in the skeletal muscles.Thus once the protein start break down and converted to energy, the muscle mass will be decreased, which leads to total body weight loss and weakness

9.Two conditions associated with protein deficiencies are

1. Kwashiorkor :It is also known as edematous malnutrition which is caused by protein deficiency in diet. It is commonly seen in young children with symptoms like large pot like belly, generalized edema and loss of muscle mass.

2. Marasmus :It is caused by severe deficiency of calories in the diet which leads to protein breakdown in the body. finally the body runs out of protein to produce energy and cause protein deficiency

10.

Vitamins	Minerals
Organic substances which can be break down by heat,air or acid. Bonded elements Classified based on their solubility in water as water soluble vitamins and fat soluble vitamins.	Inorganic substances which can hold their structure in heat or water Single elements Minerals are classified based on the typical amount found in or needed by the body as major or macro-minerals and trace elements.

11.

Food sources	Minerals
Egg	Calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, manganese, Phosphorus, Iodine, Selenium
Milk	Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc
Cheese	calcium, zinc, phosphorus
Salmon	Potassium, selenium
Banana	Potassium, calcium, manganese
Green vegetables	Iron and calcium,  potassium