General Flashcards
(28 cards)
3 macro nutrients?
Protein, carbohydrates, fat,
What does macro mean?
Large
We need large amounts of these nutrients
What are the building blocks of protein?
Amino acids
What are amino acids that are body can make called?
Non essential amino acids
What are amino acids we get from food called?
Essential amino acids
What are the building blocks of fats called?
Fatty acids
What are fatty acids are body make called
Non essential fatty acids
What are fatty acids that are body don’t make called?
Essential fatty acids
What does too much protein do to the body?
Puts strain on the liver and kidneys
What does too little protein cause?
Slow growth, poor hair skin and nails, poor immune system wounds don’t heal, and high risk of catching infections, problems digesting food
What is the maximum amount of fat we should have per day?
35% of are daily food (70g)
What are the two main types of carbohydrate?
Sugar and starch
Name two natural sugars found in food
Glucose and frooctose found in fruits and vegetables
What foods are starch found in
Potatoes, bread, pasta, rice and cereals
What’s the benefit of whole grain starchy food?
Fibre
What happens when we eat carbohydrate?
Our body breaks down sugar and starch into glucose which absorbed into blood and used by are body for energy
What’s the difference between simple carbohydrates and complex
Simple are digested quickly like sweets and complex take longer to digest like bread
What does the glycemic index show?
How carbs affect blood and sugar levels
How much of are energy should come from carbs
50% should make up half out energy
Are you having fun revising?
No stop now I’m tired please
List 3 micronutrients
Vitamins, fibre, minerals and trace elements
What does vitamin A do
Helps us see in the dark
What does vitamin D do
Helps us absorb calcium
What does vitamin C do
Protects body from protection, keeps blood vessels healthy, heals wounds and helps the body absorb iron
