Balanced Diet Flashcards
(21 cards)
1
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Define balanced diet
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- diet containing all necessary food types in correct amounts and proportions to keep the body healthy
2
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Components of healthy diet
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- protein
- carbs
- lipids
- water
- mineral ions
- dietary fibre
- vitamins
3
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Function of proteins
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- for growth and repair
4
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Function of carbs
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- for energy / respiration
5
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Function of fibre
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- roughage for peristalsis
- to prevent constipation
- keep food moving
6
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Function of water
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- solvent
- prevents constipation
7
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Function of lipids
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- for energy storage
8
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Function of vitamin a
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- maintains healthy vision
- maintains skin
9
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Function of vitamin c
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- prevents scurvy
- helps absorb iron
10
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Function of vitamin d
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- helps absorb calcium
- for strong bones and teeth
11
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Function of iron ions
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- make haemoglobin
- which binds to and carries oxygen
12
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Function of calcium ions
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- strong bones and teeth
13
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Sources of protein
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- red meat
- fish
- eggs
- nuts
- spinach
14
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Sources of carbs
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- bread
- rice
- pasta
15
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Sources of lipids
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- oils
- nuts
- butter
16
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Sources of fibre
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- whole grains (rice + oats)
- fruit + veg
17
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Sources of vitamin a
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- carrots
- sweet potatoes
18
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Sources of vitamin c
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- citrus fruits
- strawberries
19
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Sources of vitamin d
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- sunlight (mainly)
- egg yolks
- oil fish
20
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Sources of iron ions
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- red meat
- spinach
21
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Sources of calcium
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- cheese
- milk
- yoghurt
