Chapter 1- Food and Nutrition Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is non-starch polysaccharide also known as
Dietary fibre
If not enough NSP is taken a condition known as ______________ can develop
Constipation
A prolonged deficiency of NSP can result in more serious diseases known as
Diverticular disease
Name 5 good sources of NSP
Pasta Whole grain rice Whole grain bread Branflakes Porridge
Name 5 good ANIMAL sources of protein
Chicken Fish Eggs Pork Back bacon
Name 4 PLANT sources of protein
Beans
Nuts
Tofu
Rice
Name 4 SATURATED FATS
Streaky bacon
Buns
Cheese
Cream
Name 2 UNSATURATED FATS AND OILS
Olive oil
Crisps
What function does water have in your body
Protects and lubricates joints
Eliminates toxins
Regulates body temperature
Protects and hydrates the organs
Name 5 STARCH sources of carbohydrates
Bread Rice Potatoes Pasta Spaghetti
Name 5 SUGAR sources of carbohydrates
Cake Jam Biscuits Cupcakes Cake
Excess sugar can lead to
Tooth decay
Iron is needed to form
Haemoglobin
Red blood cells carry _______ around the body
Oxygen
Iron is needed to prevent ______ which makes you feel _____ and look _______
Anaemia
Tired
Pale
There are two different types of iron in our body, what are they called?
Haem Iron
Non-Haem Iron
Haem Iron is usually found in ____ foods
Animal
Non-Haem Iron is usually found in ______ foods
Plant
Vitamin C helps absorb
Non-Haem Iron
Name 6 different ways of including carrot in our diet
Parsnip Steamed Mashed Cake Boiled Honey Roast
Name THREE creative ways you can include fruit and vegetables in your diet
Smoothies
Cake
Cereal
Susie is having scrambled eggs for breakfast, name 2 different ways the NON-HAEM IRON can be absorbed into her body
Tropicana
Tomatoes
Jim is a vegetarian, name 2 different ways he could include Vitamin C in his mixed bean chilli
Add green peppers + tomatoes
Name 4 different ways of including calcium in your diet apart from dairy products
Tinned fish WITH BONES e.g. Salmon
Almonds & other nuts
Dark green vegetables, e.g. Broccoli
White bread which is FORTIFIED with calcium