1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 7 nutrients needed for a healthy diet?
A
carbohydrates proteins lipids(fats and oils) minerals vitamins dietary fibre water
2
Q
What is the point in carbohydrates?
A
to provide energy.
3
Q
What is the point of Lipids (fats and oils)?
A
To provide energy. Also to store energy in the body and insulate it against the cold.
4
Q
what is the point of Minerals?
A
Needed in small amounts to maintain health
5
Q
what is the point in protein ?
A
For growth and repair
6
Q
what is the point in vitamins ?
A
Needed in small amounts to maintain health
7
Q
what is the point in Dietary fibre ?
A
To provide roughage to help to keep the food moving through the gut
8
Q
what is the point in water?
A
Needed for cells and body fluids
