2.2.6 Health And Diet Flashcards
1
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Balanced diet
A
- When your intake of food from different food groups is in the correct proportions
- to get different essential nutrients
2
Q
Malnourishment
A
When the body does not get a balanced diet needed to remain healthy
3
Q
Rickets
A
Vitamin D deficiency
4
Q
Scurvy
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Vitamin C deficiency
5
Q
Anemia
A
Iron deficiency
6
Q
Kwashiokor
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Protein deficiency
7
Q
Night blindness
A
Vitamin A deficiency
8
Q
Rickets symptoms (2p)
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- Poor bone growth
- Weekend bones
9
Q
Scurvy symptoms (2p)
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- Teeth loss
- Ulceration of gums
10
Q
Anaemia symptoms (2p)
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- Pale skin
- Tiredness
11
Q
Kwadhiorkor symptoms (2p)
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- Fluid retention in abdomen
- Weakness
12
Q
Night blindness symptoms (2p)
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- Sensitivity to light
- Blurry or cloudy vision in low light
13
Q
Carbohydrates use
A
Energy
14
Q
Protein use
A
Growth and repair
15
Q
Fats/lipids use (2p)
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Insulation
Protect internal organs
16
Q
Fibre uses (3p)
A
Weight control
Gut health
Blood sugar control
17
Q
Water uses (2p)
A
- Transport medium for nutrients
- Regulates temperature
18
Q
Energy/nutrient content equation
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Energy/nutrient content = (value per 100g × food mass) ÷ 100
19
Q
Percentage of GDA equation
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% of GDA = (energy/nutrient × 100) ÷ GDA
20
Q
GDA
A
Guideline Daily Amount
