Components of a balanced diet. Flashcards Preview

Biology SwH > Components of a balanced diet. > Flashcards

Flashcards in Components of a balanced diet. Deck (27)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

Role of Protein?

A

Growth/Repair of cells.

2
Q

Role of Carbs?

A

E store.

3
Q

Role of Water?

A

Support chemical reactions inside of the cells. Maintains fluid levels.

4
Q

Role of Fats?

A

Insulation and Conc. E store.

5
Q

Role of Vit. A?

A

Good vision, healthy skin.

6
Q

Role of Vit. C?

A

Heal wounds and maintain healthy connective tissue.

7
Q

Role of Vit. D?

A

Maintain healthy bones and teeth.

8
Q

Role of Fibre?

A

Helps intestine push food along.

9
Q

Role of Iron?

A

Produce haemoglobin.

10
Q

Role of Calcium?

A

Maintain healthy bones and teeth.

Normal blood clotting.

11
Q

Source of Protein?

A

Meat, Fish, Egg, Beans.

12
Q

Source of Carbs?

A

Bread, Pasta, Rice, Potatoes.

13
Q

Source of Water?

A

Food
Drinks
Metabolic processes - such as aerobic respiration

14
Q

Source of Fats?

A

Cheese, Butter, Nuts, Oils.

15
Q

Source of Vit. A?

A

Oily fish

Milk/Cheese/Yogurt

16
Q

Source of Vit. C?

A

Citrus

Leafy green Veg.

17
Q

Source of Vit. D?

A

Eggs

Oily Fish

18
Q

Source of Fibre?

A

Fruit
Veg
Cereals.

19
Q

Source of Calcium?

A

Cheese
Eggs
Milk

20
Q

Source of Iron?

A

Liver
Redmeat
Beans and Nuts
Died fruits such as dried apricots

21
Q

Deficiency of Vit. A will cause what?

A

Night Blindness

22
Q

Deficiency of Vit. C will cause what?

A

Scurvy

23
Q

Deficiency of Vit. D will cause what?

A

Rickets

Bone pain

24
Q

Deficiency of Fibre will cause what?

A

Constipation

25
Q

Deficiency of Water will cause what?

A

Dehydration. Highly viscous blood bc the water in it has left to go into the cells.

26
Q

Deficiency of Calcium will cause what?

A

Weak bones
Weak teeth
Muscles spasms
Blood clotting

27
Q

Deficiency of Iron will cause what?

A

Anaemia