1.3.1 Function of Food

1. 1.3.1 Function of Food Why do we need food?

2. Food is needed for: • Energy • Growth of new cells and Repair of existing cells, tissues, organs, etc.

3. Food also supplies: the materials and energy for the processes of: Metabolism

4. Learning check Why do we need food? Energy Growth of new cells and Repair of existing cells, tissues, organs, etc. What is metabolism? Metabolism is the chemical reactions that occur in the cells of living organisms What is continuity? Continuity of life is the ability of an organism to exist from generation to the next

5. 1.3.2 Chemical Elements Elements in Food

6. What is Food made up of? Food is made up of: • Six chemical elements C, H, O, N, P, S • Salts of Na, Mg, Cl, K, Ca • Three traceelements Fe, Cu, Zn

7. Chemical Elements and their Symbols

8. Types of Food The elements combine in different ratios to form different food components (biomolecules) Food is made up of six different components Water Proteins Lipids Carbohydrates Vitamins Minerals

9. Learning check What are the six different food components? Water Proteins Lipids Carbohydrates Vitamins Minerals

10. Food • Food is any substance used by living organisms to provide energy, materials for repair and maintenance or to control metabolism

11. Humans are mainly made up of Water!

12. Biomolecules Biomolecules are complex molecules made up of different elements. There are 4 main types of bio-molecules: Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Vitamins

13. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates contain the elements Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen The general formula for a carbohydrate is Cx(H2O)y Ratio Hydrogen:Oxygen 2 : 1

14. A common carbohydrate General formula = Cx(H2O)y When x = y = 6 We get the formula C6H12O6 What is the name of this monosaccharide carbohydrate? Glucose

15. Learning check Name the three elements that make up carbohydrates Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen What is the general formula for a carbohydrate? Cx(H2O)y

16. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates contain the elements Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Usually in the ratio of 1C:2H:1O They have twice as many hydrogen molecules as oxygen molecules

17. 3 Types of Carbohydrate Monosaccharides Disaccharides Polysaccharides

18. C C O C C C C Monosaccharides These are single sugar molecules simple sugars soluble in water sweet to taste smallest carbohydrate unit Examples: glucose, fructose Found in: fruit

19. Disaccharides These are • two monosaccharide sugar units joined together – known as double sugar molecules • soluble in water • sweet to taste Examples: sucrose, lactose, maltose Found in: table sugar, milk

20. Polysaccharides These are • Many monosaccharide sugar molecules joined together • Not soluble in water • Do not taste sweet Example: starch, cellulose Found in: bread, pasta, cereals

21. Learning check Name the three types of carbohydrate • Monosaccharides • Disaccharides • Polysaccharides

22. Lipids Lipids are a diverse group of substances which include • fats (solid at room temp.) • oils (liquid at room temp.)

23. Structure of Lipids They are made up of the elements carbon hydrogen oxygen But not have the same ratios as carbohydrates. They are made up of two main types of molecules Fatty acids and Glycerol

24. Learning check Give examples and sources of: Glucose Fructose fruit Sucrose Lactose Table sugar Milk Starch Cellulose Bread, Pasta, Cereals

25. Types of Lipid Two of the main types of lipids are Triglycerides Phospholipids

26. Triglyceride It is made up of 3 fatty acid molecules and 1 glycerol molecule This is the smallest lipid

27. Phospholipids If one fatty acid of a lipid molecule is replaced by a phosphate group then a phospholipid is formed

28. Sources of Lipids • Fat – in and on meat • Butter (80% fat) • Cooking oils

29. Learning check The two main types of molecules that make up lipids are: Fatty acids and Glycerol The two main types of lipids are: Triglycerides Phospholipids

30. Proteins Proteins contain the elements Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen Some may also contain sulphur, phosphorous or iron Proteins are found in lean meat, fish, pulses, soya and eggs

31. Structure of Proteins Proteins are made up of long chains of amino acids Amino acids are joined together by peptide bonds This results in the formation of polypeptide chains

32. Learning check Name the elements in proteins Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen Sometimes they contain sulphur, phosphorous or iron Proteins are made up of long chains of amino acids

33. Need to know • What is a vitamin? • Name one water soluble vitamin. • Name one water in-soluble vitamin (fat-soluble) • List the sources of these vitamins

34. Vitamins Vitamins are complex organic chemicals that must be taken in the diet. • Needed in small amounts, cannot be produced in the body • Must be supplied continuously in diet and in sufficient quantities

35. Vitamins We need Vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K in our diets to keep us healthy Vitamins can be water soluble or fat soluble Vitamins B and C are water soluble Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat soluble

36. Sources of Vitamins

37. Learning check What is a vitamin? A vitamin is a complex organic chemical that must be taken in the diet. What vitamins dissolve in water? B & C What vitamins are fat-soluble? A, D, E and K

38. Minerals • Minerals are inorganic chemicals necessary in tiny amounts in the diet.

40. To Test for Reducing Sugars Procedure (pg 2 & 77) • Label test tubes A-F • Place 2cm glucose solution in test tube A • Place 2cm water (control) in test tube B • Place 2cm of each of the other foods in C-F • Add 2cm Benedicts Solution to each test tube. • Place test tubes in a water bath for 5-10min

41. To test for Reducing Sugars pg. 2 & 77 7. Swirl the test tubes and note any colour change. 8. Record your results in the table. Colour Change after heating test tube Blue -> brick red means reducing sugar present

42. To Test Food Samples for Starch pg. 4 & 78 Procedure • Label the wells in a spotting tile A-F • Add 1cm starch solution to well A • Add 1cm water (control) to well B • Add 1cm iodine solution to each well • Add 1cm other foods to well C-F and 1cm iodine solution • Record results in table

43. To test foods for Starch Colour Change Iodine solution should turn blue/black in colour if starch is present in the food.

44. To test a variety of foods for Fat Procedure (pg 6 & 79) • Label six pieces of brown paper A-F • Place one drop of oil on A and leave to dry. • Place one drop of water on B and leave to dry. • Repeat steps 2 with other food samples • Record results when brown paper dries.

45. To test a variety of foods for Fat A translucent spot (see through spot) from the food sample will be visible on the dry brown paper if fat is present in the food

46. To Test a variety of foods for Protein using Biuret Test Procedure (pg 8 & 80) • Label spotting tile A-F • Place 1cm milk in well A • Add 1cm water (control) to well B • Add 1cm of Sodium hydroxide to well A and 2 drops of Copper sulphate. • Observe result • Repeat step 4-5 for other foods.

47. To test a variety of foods for protein using the Biuret Test The blue solution will turn purple/lilac if protein is present in the food.

48. Results Table