Yr 10 Summer Exam Flashcards
(26 cards)
Definition of nutrition
Obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
Definition of diet
The food and drink you take in regularly
Definition of deficiency disease
A disease caused by the lack of an element
Definition of a consumer
A person who purchases goods and services
Definition of nutrients
Substances found in food, broken down indigestion
Definition of protein
The bodybuilding nutrient
Definition of fat
Nutrient for warmth
Definition of carbohydrates
Nutrient for energy and warmth
What are minerals
Nutrients for protection
Eg iron and calcium
What are vitamins
Nutrients found in small amounts which help keep the body healthy
What are the five main nutrients
Fat, protein, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates
Function and examples of protein
Growth and repair
Meat fish eggs and milk
Function an example of fat
Warmth and energy
Butter oil and whole milk
Function and examples of carbs
Energy and warmth
Bread cereal pasta
Function and examples of iron
Healthy blood
Red meat, chocolate, eggs
Function and examples of calcium
Strong bones and teeth
Dairy, flour, tin fish
Function and examples of fluoride
Strong bones and teeth
Toothpaste and water
Function and examples of vitamin C
Helps body absorb iron
Oranges, fruit and veg
Function and examples of vitamin d
Helps calcium be absorbed
Oily fish liver and sunlight
What are the dietary goals
Eat more fibre
Eat less fat
Eat less sugar
Eat less salt
What is each section labelled on the. Eat well guide
Top left third – fruit and veg
Top right third – starchy carbohydrates
Bottom left – proteins
Second smallest – dairy and alternatives
Smallest oils and spreads
How many glasses of water should you drink a day
6 to 8
What is in the bottom left hand corner of the eat well guide
Eat junk less often and small amounts
What is in the top left corner of the eat well guide
Check label and packaged foods
