Balanced Diet and Excercise Flashcards
What is Diet ?
Diet is a lifestyle choice that contains a balance of different foods that a person needs to consume .
Why does a balanced diet maintain a healthy well being ?
Because it contains all of the nutrients that the body needs .
Why does a balanced diet maintain a health well being ?
Because it contains all of the nutrients that the body needs .
What are the different food groups ?
Fruit and veg , Starchy foods , oils , Dairy products , Meat , fish , eggs , pulses and nuts .
What are the different food groups ?
Fruit and veg , Starchy foods , oils , Dairy products , Meat , fish , eggs , pulses and nuts .
What else does our body need for a balanced diet ?
It needs fibre and water .
Why is fibre important in our diet ?
Because it lowers the risk of heart disease , maintaining a health digestive system .
Why is water important in our diet ?
Because it is used in our cells to regulate temperature and it aids digestion .
Why is water important in our diet ?
Because it is used in our cells to regulate temperature and it aids digestion also keeps us hydrated .
How much of your diet should fruit and veg make up ?
It should make up a third of your diet .
What type of foods are the most nutritious ?
Fresh unprocessed foods .
What do fruit and vegetables contain ?
Fruit and vegetables contain vitamins and minerals .
What do starchy foods contain ?
Starchy foods contain carbohydrates , minerals and vitamins .
What do Meat , fish and eggs contain ?
Meat , fish and eggs contain proteins , fats and iron .
What do diary products contain ?
They contain proteins , fats , vitamins and calcium .
