NUTRITION DIET Flashcards
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it is crucial for overall health and well-being.
balanced diet
provides nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that helps ** support normal growth** and development of muscle mass, tissue, etc
balance diet
helps reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer.
balanced diet
By understanding the importance of balanced meals like the Go Grow Glow foods, young and adult individuals can ensure their growth.
Importance of Balance Nutrition
it is a balanced diet, each category contributing uniquely to our health and development.
Go, Grow, and Glow foods
it is the energy-giving foods
go foods
- carbohydrates and fats, which are the body’s main fuel.
- These foods provide the energy needed for daily activities, physical exercise, and overall body function.
go foods
primary source of energy for the body, (especially for the brain and muscles during exercise).
- simple carbs provide quick energy,
- while complex carbohydrates provide sustained energy.
carbohydrates
- for long-term energy storage, insulation, and protecting vital organs.
- Healthy fats also support cell growth and hormone production.
fats
known as the body-building foods
grow foods
rich in proteins and essential amino acids,
-which are crucial for the body’s growth and repair processes.
-They support the development of muscles, bones, and tissues.
grow foods
what are the 3 categories in grow foods?
proteins, iron, calcium
what are the 2 categories in go foods?
carbohydrates and fats
it is the building blocks of body tissues.
- essential for muscle repair, immune function, and the production of enzymes and hormones
proteins
production of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood.
iron
bone and teeth health.
calcium
known as protective foods
glow foods
foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals that are essential for maintaining a healthy and vibrant body.
glow foods
These foods support immune function, skin health, and overall vitality.
glow foods
what are the 3 categories in glow foods?
vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
Vitamin A for vision,
Vitamin C for immune function, and
Vitamin E for skin health.
vitamins
vitamin a is for?
vision
vitamin c is for?
immune functions
vitamin e is for?
skin health