dieting Flashcards
(30 cards)
what is the meaning of balanced diet
diet is usually a lifestyle choice. it means the balance of different food types that a person usually consumes, as well as the quality and quantity. A balanced diet maintains health and wellbeing because it contains all the nutrients the body needs in the correct proportions
what are the food groups
fruit and vegetables (fresh, frozen, tinned)
what is malnourished
not eating enough and not the right nutrients
what foods contain starch
(potatoes, bread, rice, pasta, whole grains)
what is an example of fibre
fibre is important in the diet to lower the risk of heart diseases and maintain a healthy digestive systems
what is an example of water
water is used in all cells, helps regulate body temperature and also aids digestion
what are the type of nutrient
this table shows how different nutrients contribute to physical health
what is an example of fruit and vegetables
vitamins, minerals
what is an example of starchy, foods
carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins
what are the examples of nutrients
vitamins, carbohydrates, fats, protein, minerals
what are the example of vitamins
healthy immune system, skin and eyes
what are an example of carbohydrates
boost energy levels
what are an example of protein
growth and repair of tissues
what are an example of minerals
healthy teeth, blood, skin and hair
what are an examples of fats
energy, healthy cell structure, help vitamins absorption
what is an example of meat, fish, eggs, pulses
protein, fats, iron (minerals)
what is an example dairy products
protein, fats, vitamins, calcium (minerals)
what is an example of oils
fats
what is the meaning of quality of foods and nutrients
fresh, unprocessed foods are the most nutritious , or contain the most nutritious.
what is the meaning effects of an unbalanced diet
a diet that does not contain a balance of nutrients will have a negative impact on health and wellbeing.
what is an example of the food groups
fruit, vegetable dairy products and oils
what is an example of energy in foods
all foods provide energy but some food types provide more energy than others. fats provide the most energy, then carbohydrates.
what is an example of quantity of food
it is important to eat the right amount of food to meet our energy demands. if people take in too much energy energy- containing foods, the body will store this as fat and gain weight; consuming too little energy- containing food to meet needs causes weight loss.
what is an example of negative effects of nutrient deficiency
rickets, poor growth, depression and tiredness
