Other Biology facts Flashcards
What is the role of lipids?
provide energy
insulate our body
protect out organs
What is the role of carbohydrates?
provide energy for chemical reactions
move around
What’s the role of proteins?
repair damaged tissue
used for energy
help us grow
Why is vitamin A important?
good vision
healthy skin and hair
why is vitamin C important?
prevent scurvy
Why is vitamin D important?
absorb calcium
What mineral help us grow strong bones?
calcium
What happens if you do eat enough calcium?
rickets
Why is iron important?
important component of haemoglobin
What happens if you do not intake enough iron?
anemia (cannot transport enough oxygen to tissue>
What is the role of fibre?
helps with digestion
What does iron stop us getting?
diarrhoea and constipation
Why is the intake of water important?
water needs to be constantly replaced in our body
