Chapter 7 : Diet and Growth Flashcards
(26 cards)
What are the 6 nutrients?
Carbohydrates, protein, fats and oils, vitamins, minerals, and water.
Give 3 examples of foods containing carbohydrates.
Bread, rice, pasta
Why do you need carbohydrates?
Breaking down carbhohydrates will produce glucose for energy.
Give 3 examples of foods containing protein.
Fish, chicken, eggs
Why do you need protein?
- For cell growth and repair
- To make haemoglobin and anti-bodies
Give 3 examples of food containing fats and oils.
Oils, peanuts, avacado
Why do you need fats and oils?
- To give you energy
- To make cell membranes
What happens if you only consume fats and oils?
- Heart issues
- Weight gain
- Diabetes
- Joint pain
Why do you need to absorb water?
- Prevent dehydration
- Prevent loss of large amounts of water
- Prevent loss of ions
What is the benefits of consuming vitamin A?
It provides good night vision
Give 3 examples of foods containing Vitamin A
Carrots, pumpkins, cheese
Give 2 examples of foods containing Vitamin C
fruits and vegetables
What are the 3 benefits of consuming vitamin C?
- Strong skin
- Wounds heal quicker
- Keeps bones and blood vessels healthy
What is the deficiency of vitamin C?
Scurvy
What is the main source of vitamin D?
The sun
What are the 2 benefits of consuming vitamin D?
- Helps to absorb calcium
- For strong bones and teeth
What is the deficiency of vitamin D?
Rickets
What are the 2 minerals and what foods can you get them from?
- Calcium: milk, almonds
- Iron: fish, red meat
What are the defiencies of protein called?
Marasmus, Kwashikor
What is a balanced diet?
A balanced diet is a diet that contains all the diferent kids of nutrients in correct portions to maintain a healthy body.
What factors affect the kind of diet each person needs?
Age, gender, activity levels, health issues, pregnancy, breastfeeding
Why do people who do sports require more nutrients?
This is beacuse they need more energy for movement as muscles are contracting and respring faster.
Why do younger people require more nutrients?
This is because younger people need more nutrients for the cells to develop and grow.
What is fibre and why do you still need to consume it?
Fibre is not a nutrient as it can not be digested, but it helps to prevent constipation.
