Body revision 3 Flashcards
(33 cards)
Food group 1
Carbohydrates
Food group 2
Proteins
Food group 3
Fats
Food group 4
Vitamins
Food group 5
Minerals
Food group 6
Fibre
Food group 7
Water
What are carbohydrates
Energy found in pasta, rice and bread
What are proteins
For growth and repair. Fish and meat are rich in it
What are fats
An energy source that can help with insulation. Dairy is rich in it.
Obesity is caused by
Unhealthy eating or genetics
Malnutrition is
Unhealthy eating
Heart disease can be caused by
Unhealthy eating
Strokes or diabetes are caused by
Unhealthy eating
Digestion involves
Breaking down food until it is small enough to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
Order of digestive system 1
Mouth
Digestive 2
Oesophagus
Digestive 3
Stomach
Digestive 4
Small intestines
Digestive 5
Large intestines
Digestive 6
Rectum
Digestive 7
Anus
Enzymes are…
Biological catalysts, they speed up breaking down the food.