Unit One Flashcards
(32 cards)
What dose function mean?
The job the nutrient dose in a body
What dose diet mean?
The food we eat
What dose nutrient mean?
A substance found in food that has a specific function in the body
What dose deficiency mean?
Not getting enough of a nutrient
What dose excess mean ?
Getting to much of a nutrient
What is food?
Anything we eat
What dose nutrition mean ?
The study of food and its effects on the body
How much percent is the body water?
70%
How much water do we need?
2 litres a day
Sources of water ?
Milk,soup,fruit juice,tea coffee,fruit and veg
What functions dose the water do?
Regulates body temperature
Eliminates toxins
Helps body to absorb nutrients
Transports nutrients and oxygen to the cells
What dose NSP also mean?
Dietary fibres
What dose it prevent?
Bowel cancer and constipation
Sources of NSP ?
Wholegrain cereals and bread
Brown rice
Potatoes
Fruit skin
Proteins function
Growth in children and repair body cells and tissues
Sources of protein
Animal,Fish,Eggs,Red meat
Veg,tofu,nuts,beans
Fat function
Energy concentrated
Insulates the body
Protects organs
Sources of fat
Butter
Lard
Bacon
Saturated fats
Unsaturated fats
Floria
Olive oil
Function of carbohydrates?
Provides energy
Sources of carbohydrates
Starch Bread Potatoes Rice Sugar Cakes Chocolate Sweets
Why is iron needed
Haemoglobin
Red blood cells
Iron is needed to prevent
Anaemia
Pale and tired
Haem iron meaning and sources
Animal source
Red meat
Liver
Kidneys
Non head iron sources and meaning
Plant food cannot be absorbed without vitamin c
Dried fruit
Breakfast cereals
Lentils
