A Balanced Diet Flashcards
What are the 4 main components of a balanced diet?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Fibre
What is an example of a carbohydrate?
Bread, potatoes, pasta
What is an example of protein?
Meat/fish/lentils
What is an example of a fibre?
Vegetable/fruit/lentils
What is an example of a fat?
Butter/dairy/nuts/fried food
What does a carbohydrate do?
Carbohydrates give us energy. They are found in foods such as bread, potatoes and pasta.
What does a fibre do?
Fibre is important for helping us digest our foods. It’s found in fruit and vegetables
What does a protein do?
Proteins help our bodies to repair themselves. They are found in foods such as fish, meat, beans, nuts, seeds, eggs and cheese.
What does a fat do?
Fats help store energy for our bodies. They are found in foods such as butter, cheese, nuts and fried food.
what are the 7 main components of a balanced diet?
Fat
Fibres
carbohydrates
Protein
Vitamins
Minerals
water
What does vitamin A help with and where is it found?
Used for vision,carrots
What does vitamin C help with and where is it?
Keeps connective systems strong, citrus
What does vitamin d help with, where is it found?
Helps absorb calcium to make bones strong, fatty fish
What does mineral calcium help with, where is it found?
Helps with our bones, milk yoghurt cheese
What does mineral iron help with and where is it found?
To produce the haemoglobin and help with carrying oxygen in our red blood cells, red meat
