Unit 1 food and nutrition Flashcards
(38 cards)
Who is the first point of contact for patients with health concerns?
A GP
Who gives advice advice to individuals and groups about their diets?
A dietician
Who usually works along alongside doctors in a hospital or health centre and moniters and advises individual patients?
A specialist nurse
What are the five main nutrients…
- Protein
- fat
- carbohydrates
- vitamin
- minerals
2 additional nutrients/foods we also need are…
- water
- non starch polysaccharide (NSP)
What is 70% of the human body made up of…
Water
Ideally how much water should we drink per day…
2 litres
Name 2 symptoms of dehydration
- headache
- poor concentration
Name six sources (foods) which can contribute towards are ideal 2 litres of water per day…
- fruit and veg
- soup
- ice lollys
- tea and coffee
- milk
- jelly
Name 4 functions that water does in the human body…
- produces of oxygen for breathing
- protects and hydrates the organs
- regulates body temperature
- eliminates toxins (poison)
The proper name for NSP is…
Non starch polysaccharide
Non starch polysaccharide can also be known as…
Dietary fibre
In the short term if not enough NSP is eaten a condition known as……………… Will develop
Constipation
A prolonged deficiency of NSP can result in more serious diseases such as…
Bowel cancer and diverticular disease
Four good sources of NSP are…
- brown rice
- brown pasta
- skins of fruit and veg
- wholegrain breakfast cereals
Key terms:
source
The food a nutrient is found in
How many grams of NSP should we aim to eat per day
18g
What is a GP
The first point of contact for patients with health concerns
What is a dietician
Someone who gives advice to individuals and groups about their diet
What is a specialist nurse
Someone who usually works alongside doctors in a hospital or health centre and monitors and advises individual patients
Key terms:
Function
The job a nutrient does in the body
Key terms:
Diet
The food we eat on a regular basis
Key terms:
Nutrient
A substance found in food that has a specific function in the body
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Deficiency
Nothing getting enough of a nutrient
