Food Flashcards
What does sugar/glucose do?
Give examples
Supplies fast source of energy
E.g. Fruit, honey, chocolate
What does protein do? Give examples
Builds muscle, strengthens hair and nails
E.g. Lean meat, eggs, nuts, soya and fish
Starch, what does it do?
Give examples
Supplies a slow release energy
E.g. Potatoes, pastas and bread
Fats, what do they do? Give examples
To provide a second store of energy and to insulate the body
E.g. Fast food, chips, oils and cheese
What does cellulose do? Give examples
Prevents constipation
E.g. Green vegetables and cereals
Give the two vitamins learned in biology
Vitamin c
Vitamin d
What does vitamin c do and what is it found in?
Healthy skin and gums
E.g. Oranges, other citrus fruits
What does vitamin d do and what is it found in?
Strong bones and teeth
E.g. Milk, the sun