revision term 1 Flashcards
(finish the sentence) every nutrient carries out…
…a different function
(finish the sentence) many nutrients depend on…
…one another
why do you need to eat an adequate amount of each nutrient?
a balanced diet and good health
(3 answers, finish the sentence) if we don’t eat enough nutrients we could…
…become ill, loose weight or starve
deficiency = (hint - lack of…)
lack of nutrients
(finish the sentence) there are 5 main nutrients, these are…
1) Carbohydrate, 2) Protein, 3) Fat, 4) Vitamins + 5) Minerals.
(finish the sentence) (4 answers) protein carries out these functions…
1) Growth of body cells and tissue, 2) Repair and maintenance of tissue, 3) Making hormones, enzymes and antibodies, and 4) Providing an alternative energy source.
how many different amino acids are there found in plants and animals?
Around 20.
how many ESSENTIAL amino acids are needed?
8 needed for adults and children (kids need a few more too)
(finish the sentence) foods that contain ALL essential amino acids have a…
High biological value (HBV)
(4 answers) what sources give high biological value?
1) Meat, 2) Dairy, 3) Fish and 4) Eggs.
(finish the sentence) foods that lack one or more essential amino acids have a…
Low biological value (LBV)
(5 answers) what sources have a LBV?
1) Beans, 2) Pulses, 3) Nuts + seeds, and 4) Cereals.
(finish the sentence) combining LBVs can help form a…
HBV meal
(hint - 💵) LBVs tend to be…
cheaper
