Nutrition Keywords Flashcards

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What is Protein made up of?

A

a macronutrient made up of amino acids

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What is the function of Protein?

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  • growth and repair
  • maintains body cells and tissues
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What does Protein produce?

A

enzymes and hormones

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What are good sources of Protein?

A

meats and leafy green vegetables

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What is Calcium?

A

a micronutrient

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What is Calcium essential for?

A

growth of strong bones and teeth

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When concerning young children, why is Calcium important?

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nerves and muscles working efficiently

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What is the function of Calcium?

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  • growing teeth and bones
  • blood clotting
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What is a good source of Calcium?

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dairy, fish bones, green vegetables, seeds and nuts

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What is Vitamin A?

A

fat, soluble vitamin

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What is Vitamin A needed for?

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growth and development, healthy eyesight, internal lining of body organs

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What is a good source of Vitamin A?

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liver, dairy, fruit and veg, oily fish

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What is Vitamin D needed for, in a pair with which nutrient?

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with Calcium it is needed to maintain strong bones and teeth

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What can lack of Vitamin D cause?

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rickets, osteoporosis

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What is a good source of vitamin D?

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dairy, liver, cereals, oily fish

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What is Cholesterol?

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a fatty lipid

17
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What is too much Cholesterol caused by?

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consuming too much saturated fat from animal foods

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What is a good source of Cholesterol?

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saturated fat, animal fat