Nutrients Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
Q
What is a balanced diet?
A
- Having the correct quantities of all nutrients in our diet.
2
Q
What is the function of protein?
A
- For the growth, repair and maintenance of the body cells.
3
Q
2 HBV and LBV sources of protein?
A
HBV
- Meat and cheese
LBV
- Beans and pulses
4
Q
Too much protein is bad because?
A
-Excess protein in the body is stored in the body as fat.
5
Q
A lack of protein in the body is bad because?
A
- A lack of protein could lead to poor growth in children
- Cuts and wounds may take longer to heal.
6
Q
Omega-3 function?
Source?
A
- Reduces risk of blood clots forming
- Reduces the risk of a heart attack
2. Oily fish.
7
Q
Omega-6 function?
Source?
A
- Decrease bad cholesterol
- Brain development in babies
2. Sunflower oil.
8
Q
What are the functions of fat?
A
- Provides a concentrated source of energy
- Provides a source of the fat soluble vitamins A,D,E and K.
9
Q
2 sources of fat?
A
- Meat and its products
- milk/dairy products.
10
Q
Too much fat is bad because?
A
- Too much saturated fat will raise blood cholesterol leading to lowdensitylip protein.
11
Q
What are the functions of carbohydrates?
A
- To supply energy for all activities and to maintain normal body temperatures.
12
Q
2 Sources of Carbohydrates?
A
- Pasta
- Fruit.
13
Q
Too much carbohydrates are bad because?
A
- The sugar can lead to dental caries
- Excess will be converted to fat.
