Booklet 2 Whats On Your Plate Flashcards
(37 cards)
What is a NUTRIENT
a substance found in food that has a specific function in the body
What is a DIET
the food we eat
What is a SOURCE
The food a nutrient is found in
What is PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The exercise we do
What is OBESITY
A disorder caused by gaining excessive weight
What are DENTAL CARIES
The process which causes tooth decay
What is an ENERGY BALANCE
Balancing the food we eat with physical activity
What does the nutrient PROTEIN help with
Rapid growth
What nutrients do adolescents need
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fat
Calcium
Iron
Vitamin C
Dietary fibre
Carbohydrates help with
For energy to grow and carry out activities
What are the 2 types of carbohydrates
Starchy and sugary
What does FAT provide
Fat provides ENERGY
What does CALCIUM help with
Growth and strengthening of bones and teeth
What does IRON do
It is to produce enough red blood cells and to boost your brain power
What does VITAMIN C do
It builds a strong immune system (to protect you from infections)
What does DIETARY FIBRE do
To prevent constipation
Where should you use the eatwell guide
Deciding what to eat
At home cooking
Out shopping for groceries
Eating out in a restaurant, cafe or school canteen
Choosing food for a packed lunch
What can you drink instead of water
Tea, milk,sugar free fruit juice
Where would you find carrots
Fruit and vegetables
Rice
Potatoes bread rice and other starchy carbohydrates
Cheese
Dairy and alternatives
Onions
Fruit and vegetables
Fish
Beans pulses fish eggs meat and other proteins
Raisins
Fruit and vegetables
