1.1.5 Flashcards
1
Q
What’s protein?
A
Is important to help build muscles and to repost damaged tissue. Provides energy eg meat
2
Q
What’s carbohydrates?
A
Give us energy
Simple carbs- sugars eg mars bars
Complex carbs - starch eg pasta
3
Q
What’s fat?
A
Provides energy and help muscles to work eg butter
4
Q
What is water?
A
Holds oxygen contains electrolytes prevents dehydration
5
Q
What’s fibre?
A
Adds bulk to food, aids function of digestive system
6
Q
What’s vitamins?
A
Essential to health eg vision skin healing healthy bones eg vitamin D - sun
7
Q
What’s minerals?
A
Include calcium and iron
Calcium essential to growth
Iron needed in blood
Eg calcium milk cheese
8
Q
What are the dietary components?
A
Protein Carbohydrates Fat Water Fibre Vitamins Minerals
