Nutrients and Health Flashcards
(17 cards)
What is a Function
The job a nutrient does
What is a Source
The food a nutrient is found in
What is a Diet
The food we eat
What is a Nutrient
A substance found in food that has a specific function in the body
What is Deficiency
Not getting enough of a nutrient
What is Excess
Getting too much of a nutrient
What is food
Anything we eat or drink
What is Nutrition
The study of food and its effect on the body
What does a General Practitioner do
Describes symptoms, carries out tests, diagnoses illnesses and diseases, prescribes treatment and refers patients for specialist help
What does a Dietitian do
Dieticians advise people about their diets
What does a Specialist nurse do
Monitors and advises patients with diet related conditions
What are the five main nutrients
1- Protein 2- Carbohydrates 3- Fat 4- Vitamins 5- Minerals
In addition to the main nutrients what else do we need
Water and Non-starch Polysaccharide (NSP)
How much of the body is water
70%
Name some sources of water
Soup, Fruit, Vegetables, Milk, Tea
What functions does water have in the body
Protects and hydrates the body, Eliminates toxins and regulates body temperature
Another name for NSP
Dietary Fibre
