Food And Nuitrition Flashcards
(25 cards)
The food a nutrient is found in ?
Source
The job a nutrient has in the body?
Function
The food we eat on a day to day basis?
Diet
A substance found in food that has a specific function in the body?
Nutrient
Not getting enough of a nutrient is called ?
Deficiency
Getting too much of a nutrient is called?
Excess
The study of food and its effects on the body is called?
Nutrition
What are the 5 main nutrients?
Protein,fat,carbohydrates,vitamins and minerals.
What percentage of the human body is water?
70%
4 causes of dehydration are?
Intense exercise,vomiting,diarrhoea and heatwaves.
What are four symptoms of dehydration?
Headaches,thirst,dry mouth and confusion
What are 2 functions of water?
Helps get rid of waste products and lubricates the joints,eyes and throat.
A deficiency of fibre in your diet could lead to more serious illnesses such as…
Bowel cancer and diverticula’s disease .
4 good sources of protein are ?
Potatoes with skin, brown rice,nuts ,seeds and wheaten bread.
Protein is needed for…
Growth during childhood and adolescence.
Fat is needed for…
Insulate the body to maintain body temperature which is 37 degrees.
Carbohydrates are needed to..
Supply the body with energy.
Iron is needed for what?
To form good haemoglobin which gives healthy red blood cells their colour.
Haem iron is found in..
Animal foods
Non haem iron is found in…
Plant foods
Three sources of haem iron are…
Beef,fish,liver
Three sources of non haem iron are..
Eggs,nuts and dried fruits
Functions of vitamin c is…
Boosts the immune system and helps us avoid infections.
5 commonly eaten sources of vitamin c
Strawberries,tomatoes,oranges,white potatoes and broccoli.
