B4 and B7 Flashcards
biological molecule
chemical compounds that are produced by living organisms and are essential to their life process
7 main food groups
carbohydrate,protein,lipid,minerals,water,vitamins and fibre
what does carbohydrate do
they are a vital component that provide energy for the body
what does protein
build and repair bones and muscles and to make hormones and enzyme
what does lipid do
it help build cells,storing energy and absorbing vitamins
what does minerals do
-calciums help with making strong teeth and bones
-helps to keep the body’s pH neutral
-iron helps with making haemoglobin
what does water do
bringing nutrients to cells, getting rid of wastes, protecting joints and organs, and maintaining body temperature.
what does vitamins do
boost the immune system, support normal growth and development, and help cells and organs do their jobs.
what does fibre do
keep the disgestive system healthy,and prevents disease from entering your body
food sources for carbo
sugar,honey,bread,rica and potato
food source for proteins
meat fish,beans,eggs and nuts
food source for lipids
oils,butter,cream and chocolate
food source for vitamins
citric fruits
food source for minerals
meats,fish,dairy and tropical fruits
food source for fibre
vegetables,lentils,beans and chia seeds
food source for water
water,tea,coffeee and juice
carbohydrate deficiency
lack of energy,fatigue, and more prone illness
deficiancy proteins
swollen abdomen and stunted growth
deficiency lipids
weight loss and anorexia
deficiency vitamins
scurvy,fatigue and dry skin and hair
deficiency minerals
muscle cramps,tiredness and rickets
deficiency fibre
digestive issues,risk of disease and some cancers
ficiency of water
dehydration,kidney failures and kidney stones
what is in oils
tryglicerides
