Health Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is an unbalanced diet?
This is when your diet lacks in one or more food types you need to stay healthy
What is included in a balanced diet?
> carbohydrates > protein > fats > minerals > vitamins > fibre > water
Why would a baby need loads of calcium?
A baby would need a lot of calcium because calcium contains minerals which helps you to grow strong and a baby needs to grow strong to develop properly
What vitamin is in fruit?
Vitamin C
Which part of an Apple has a lot of fibre in?
The core
Why would you take glucose before you run a race?
Glucose provides a lot of energy
What is malnutrition?
When somebody eats on an unbalanced diet
Which food types are good for sport players to have?
Carbohydrates and minerals
Name two types of food types in cheese?
Protein and fat
What does water do for your body?
Stops you from becoming dehydrated
What does carbohydrates do for your body?
There are two types - starch and sugar
They provide the body with a scourge of energy
How does water help your body?
Stops you from becoming dehydrated
How do carbohydrates help your body?
There are two types - starch and sugar
They provide a source of energy
How does protein help your body?
Protein is important for growth and repair
How does fat help your body?
They are a source of energy
And they protect us from the cold
How does minerals help the body?
Minerals contain iron and help us build strong bones
How does vitamins help our body?
Vitamins help repair the skin
How does fibre help our body?
Helps keep our large intestine wall working well
What can you suffer from if you have a low fibre intake?
Constipation
How does salt cause swelling in hands and feet?
Too much salt , causes too much water to be kept in by the body, this leads to swelling
Why is too much salt not good for your body?
It can cause swelling of feet and increase weight?
What can too much salt increase in your body?
It can increase your blood pressure
What can happen if you have vitamin and mineral supplements instead of natural fruit and veg?
There are many side affects
