Food And Nutriton Flashcards
(41 cards)
Source
Th food a nutrient is stored in
Function
The job a nutrient has in the body
Diet
The food we eat
Nutrient
A substance found in food
Deficiency
Not getting enough of a nutrient
Excess
Getting to much of a nutrient
Food
Anything we eat or drink
Nutrition
The study of food and its effects on our body
Five main nutrients
Protien carbs minerals vitamins fats
How much water should a woman drink on a daily basis
1.6 L
How water should men drink on a daily basis
2.0 L
4 caues of dehydration
Vomiting and diahrrea Low fluid intake. Excessive sweating in high temperature.
Excessive sweating during excercise
4 symptoms of dehydration
Head ache. Thirst. Tiredness. Lack of concentration
Sources of water in food
Cucumber pineapple tomato watermelon orange
Functions of water
Helps get rid of waste products. Protects and lubricates joints Transports nutrients around the body
What foods are dietary fibres found in
Only plant foods
What does dietary fibre prevent
Constipation
How much should we be aiming to eat of dietary fibre a day
30g
Example of dietary fibre
Whole grain bread ,nuts and seeds, whole grain pasta, whole grain cereal ,brown rice
What’s the function of protien
Rapid growth during childhood and adolesence and matience over muscle and cells
Sources of protien animal and plant
Animal beef, pork, poultry,eggs Plant soya, kidney beans, lentils, quorn
Function of fat
Insulate the body to maintain the body at 37 degrees and to protect the main organs vital organs
Sources of fat
Saturated bacon butter steak. Unsaturated nuts yougurt avocado
Function of carbs
Carbohydrates give us energy