Year 9- Food And Nutrition Flashcards
(21 cards)
Source:
The food a nutrient is found in
Function:
The job a nutrient has in the body
Diet:
The food we eat on a day to day basis
Nutrient:
A substance found in food that has a specific function in the body.
Deficiency:
Not getting enough of a nutrient
Excess:
Getting too much of a nutrient
Food:
Anything we eat or drink
Nutrition:
The study of food and its effects on the body
GP:
The first point of contact for patients with health concerns
Dietician:
Gives advice to individuals and groups about their diets
Specialist nurse:
Someone who usually works alongside doctors in a hospital or health centre to monitor and advise patients.
What are the 5 main groups of of nutrients?
Carbohydrates Fats Protein Minerals Vitamins (Water, fibre)
How much of the human body is water?
70%
How much fluid such women drink?
1.6L/ eight 200ml glasses
How much fluid should men drink?
2L/ ten 200ml glasses
4 causes of dehydration
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Not drinking enough fluid
Excessive sweating
4 symptoms of dehydration
Headache
Thirst
Dark coloured urine
Confusion
6 sources of water
Soup Tea/ coffee Fruit Milk Vegetables Fruit juice/ smoothies
4 functions of water in the body…
- water transports nutrients around the body
- it helps us get rid of waste products
- it helps project and lubricate joints, eyes and throat
- it evaporates from the skin when we get too hot and therefore helps regulate body temperature
Where is dietary fibre found?
Plant foods
Dietary fibre absorbs *, * and provides * to help move food around the body…
Water
Swells
Bulk
