Neutrients Flashcards
(46 cards)
Source of protein
Meat , fish , eggs , milk , soya beans
Too much protein
High colesteral, obesity,reduced liver and brain function
Too little protein
Loose muscle,low blood sugar
Low energy slow down growth and repair
Carb
Needed for energy
Source carbs
Sugar starch potato cakes treacle bread
Too much carbs
Obesity
Too little carbs
No energy
Fat
For warmth
Source of fat
Milk butter cream cheese eggs fish oils
Too much fat
High colesteral obesity diabetes
Too little fat
Depression cancer heart disease
Vitiman a
Healthy eyes
Vit a source
Orange/yellow fruit and veg green veg fish oil
Too much vit a
Dizzy nausea coma headaches death
Too little vit a
Inability too see in low light (xerophthalmia)
Vit b
Helps to release energy
Source of vit b
Wholemeal flour meat liver eggs milk
Too much vit b
Water soluble so no affect
Too little vit b
Can affect intestinal function
Iron
Healthy blood
Source of iron
Liver kidney red meat green veg
Too little iron
Anemia
Vit c
Healthy skin
Source of vit c
Black currents rose hip syrup citrus fruits