7: human nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
what is a balanced diet?
A
a diet that provides all the nutrients in the correct proportions; necessary to maintain a good health
2
Q
malnutrition
A
result of not eating a balanced diet
3
Q
undernutrition
A
inadequate diet
4
Q
3 sources of carbs
A
rice, potatoes, wheat, cereals, sweets, soft drinks
5
Q
function of carbs
A
- source of energy
- substrate for respiration for active transport
- muscular contraction
- cell division
6
Q
excess of carbs are stored as what?
A
glycogen & fat
7
Q
deficiencies from excess carbs
A
- obesity
- diabetes
- arthritis
8
Q
source of lipids
A
meat & animal foods, seeds, oily fish
9
Q
functions of lipids
A
- source of energy
- energy store
- insulation
- form cell membranes
10
Q
deficiencies of lipids
A
cardiovascular diseases
11
Q
source of protein
A
- meat
- fish
- eggs
- dairy products
- legumes
12
Q
functions of protein
A
- enzymes
- muscles
- build new cells for growth
- antibodies
13
Q
source of vitamin c
A
- cherries
- citrus fruits
- fresh raw leafy green vegs
13
Q
function vitamin c
A
- growth, development and repair of all body tissues
- form collagen
- absorb iron
- immune system
- maintenance of cartilage, bones, teeth
13
Q
deficiencies of protein
A
- kwashiorkor
- poor growth
- marasmus
