Nutrition Flashcards
(28 cards)
What are proteins?
its necessary for the bodys maintenance growth and repair.
Where are animal proteins found in?
Meat, fish, eggs and cheese.
Where are vegetable protiens found in?
Peas, beans, nuts, and some grains.
What are the three types of fats?
Saturated, monounsatured, polyunsatured.
What can saturated fats cause?
Bad cholestrol
What fats can decrease levels of bad cholestrol?
Mono & polyunsatured fats
What is a major source of energy for the body?
Carbohydrates
Where are starches found in?
breads, potatoes sugars and pastas.
What are some sources of saturated fats?
meats, shellfish, eggs, milk, and milk products.
What are some sources of monosaturated fats?
olives, olive oil, almonds, cashews, brazil nuts, and avocaodes.
What is something that fiber helps with?
Helps the large intestine carry away waste matter.
What are some sources of polyunsaturated fats?
corn oil, flaxseed oil, pumpkin seed oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil.
The body loses how many pints of water a day?
Four pints
Lack of water can cause?
dehydration, muscle cramps, dizziness,
What are some necessary minerals?
Iron,Zinc, calcium, magneisum, and sodium chloride.
What has rich sources in vitamins?
Fruit and Vegetables
Vitamin D comes from?
The Sun
A lack of the proper amount of certain necessary nutrients in the diet can lead to?
Deficiency dieseases
Iron Diefeincey causes?
weakness, dizziness, and headaches.
What is Scurvy?
A lack of vitamin C
What are the benefits of Iron?
Allows red blood cells to transfer oxygen to body tissue.
What benefits does Calcium have?
Bone Growth, and muscle function
What benefits does magnesium have?
Bone development, muscle and nerve function, enzyme function.
What benefits does potassium have?
balances fluid levels in the body.
