Diet and nutrition Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the role of proteins from our diet?
- cell and tissue growth and repair
- make muscle proteins
- make haemoglobin
- make enzymes, antibodies and collagen
- fuel when others are depleted
What is the role of fats from our diet?
- insulate nerves
- cushion organs
- energy store
What can fats be obtained in the diet?
Unsaturated = avocado, soy bean, omega 3, olive oils
Saturated = butter, bacon
What are vitamins and minerals?
essential organic and inorganic nutrients required for healthy bodily functions
What is the role of calcium in the body?
- bone health
- muscle contraction
- nerve transmission
- blood clotting
What is the role of iron in the body?
- haemoglobin formation
- immune system
What is the role of phosphorus in the body?
- bone health
- energy production
What is the role of vitamin A in the body?
- antioxidant
- eye health
What is the role of vitamin D in the body?
- bone health
- cancer protection
- heart disease protection
What is the role of vitamin E in the body?
- antioxidant
- skin health
- eye health
What is the role of vitamin K in the body?
- blood clotting
- bone health
What is the role of vitamin C in the body?
- skin
- blood vessels
- soft tissues
What is the role of vitamin B in the body?
- food breakdown
- skin health
- eye health
What is energy expenditure?
sum of BMR, TEF and energy expenditure through physical activity
What is BMR?
minimum energy required to sustain essential physiological function at rest
What is TEF?
Thermic effect of food
energy required to eat, digest and absorb food
