Nutrition Flashcards
(28 cards)
Give an example of a Sucrose.
Sugar in sweets or puddings.
Give an example of glucose and fructose.
Sugars in fruit.
Give an example of a lactose.
Milk.
Give an example of starch.
Potatoes, Rice and Grain Products.
What do proteins do?
Repair body tissues, growth of cells and produce haemoglobin.
Give an example of a protein.
Meat and Fish.
What do Lipids do?
Energy store and making cell membranes.
What does Vitamin A do?
Helps maintain the health of skin and strengthens the immune system.
Give an example of lipid.
Butter, Oils and Lard.
What is the function of a Carbohydrate?
Carbohydrates are converted into glucose which is used in respiration for the release of energy.
Give an example of Vitamin A.
Oily Fish, Egg and Liver.
What does Vitamin D do?
Helps the absorption of calcium which helps strengthen your teeth and bones.
Give an example of Vitamin D.
Oily Fish, Milk and Eggs.
What does Vitamin C do?
Promotes a healthy immune system and helps wound heals and iron absorption and maintains connective tissue.
Give an example of Vitamin C.
Oranges, Kiwi Fruit, Peppers, Brussels spouts and Broccoli.
What does Calcium do?
strengthens teeth and bones, muscle contractions and blood clotting.
Give an example of Calcium.
Milk, Cheese, Cabbage, Broccoli and Soya Beans.
What does Iron do?
Makes haemoglobin, important for cell reactions.
Give an example of iron.
Liver, Meat, Beans, Nuts, Dried Apricots, Dark Green Leafy Vegetables.
What does Sodium Chloride do?
Keeps body fluid balance in the body.
Give an example of Sodium Chloride.
Salt and processed food.
What does Fibre do?
Adds bulk to food and absorbs poison.
Give an example of Fibre.
Cereals, Whole grain rice and wholemeal bread.
What does water do?
Transports substances l and removes excretory substances and cools body by evaporation.
