Nutrients Flashcards
(11 cards)
What are nutrients?
Nutrients are chemicals found in food
What are the 6 main nutrients?
Carbohydrates Vitamins Water Lipids Protein Minerals
What does carbohydrates do?
Carbohydrates give us energy
What do Proteins do?
Proteins allow growth ,and repair body tissue.
What do Lipids (Fats) do?
They provide energy and insulation (keeps us warm)
What do Vitamins do?
Vitamin C is healthy for skin and gums
Vitamin D is for strong bones and teeth
What do the minerals (calcium and iron) do?
Iron helps to make red blood cells
Calcium is needed for healthy bones and teeth
What is a balanced diet?
A balanced diet is making sure you have all the nutrients in a certain amount.
What are enzymes?
Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up the rate of digestion.
What are digestive enzymes?
Digestive enzymes speed up the breakdown of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids (fats). Digestive enzymes are made in the pancreas.
What are Carbohydrase enzymes?
Carbohydrase enzymes break down carbohydrates into simple sugars