nutrition Flashcards

(40 cards)

1
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composition of protein

A

carbon hydrogen oxygen nitrogen

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2
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classification of protein

A

high biological value [hbv] and low biological value [lbv]

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3
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sources of protein

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meat fish eggs and dairy and soya products eg peas beans lentils nutsand cereals

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4
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Refrence intake

A

approx 0.75g per 1kg body weight

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5
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Functions of protein

A

growth and repair heat and energyin the body

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6
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deficiency diseases

A

poor or stunted eye growth poor general health

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7
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composition of fats

A

carbon hydrogen oxygen

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8
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classification of fats

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saturated and unsaturated

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9
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sources of fats

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[saturated] dairy products fatty meats cakes pastries

[unsaturated] nuts, vegtable ,oils seeds, oily fish

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10
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Refrence intake

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an average adult should not consume more than 70g of fat per day

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11
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Fuctions of fats

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produces energy adipose tissue keeps the body warm

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12
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Overconsumption (fats)

A

obesity,coronary heart disease

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13
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Composition of carboydrates

A

carbon hydrogen oxygen

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14
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classification (carbohydrates)

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sugar,starch,fibre

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15
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Sources (carbohydrates)

A

sugar starch wholecereals

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16
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functions (carbohydrates)

A

supply heat and energy in the body

excess are stored as adipose tissue

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17
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Refrence intake (carbohydrates)

18
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Classification of minerals

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macro [calcium,sodium,phosphorus,potassium]

trace [iron,fluride,iodine,zinc]

19
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Calcium

A

needed for strong bones and theeth

deficiency - can cause rickets and osteoporosis

20
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sources

A

red meat,eggs,fortifid cereals,beans

21
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Sodium

A

contols water balance. too much cause high blood presure

coronary heart disease

22
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Classification of vitamins

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fat soluble A,D,E,K

water soluble B,C

23
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vitamin A

A

good eyesight

sources- oily fish,liver,eggs

24
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vitamin D

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works with calcium

strong bones and theeth

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deficiency diseases
rickets,thooth decay,osteoporosis
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sources of vitamin D
sunshine,oily fish,eggs,butter
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vitamin E
protects against heart disease needed for healthy skin
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sources of vitamin E
seeds,nuts,cereals
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sources of vitamin K
green veg,milk,cheese
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sources of B group
meat,eggs,fortified cereals
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functions of B group
healthy nervous system
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deficiency diseases B group
delayed growth,tiredness
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folate/folic acid
needed before and during pregnacy to prevent spina bifida | sources-fruits and veg
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vitamin C
general health,healing of wounds
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deficiency diseases of vitamin C
scurvy anaemia
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sources of vitamin C
fruit and veg
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composition of water
hydrogen and oxygen
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sources of water
most foods/drinks
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functions of water
essential part of all body tissues and fluids
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dehydration
occurs if the body loses more water than it takes in