3 DIET + DIGESTION Flashcards
One function that carbohydrates, proteins and lipids all have in common
Fuel for respiration
Function of carbohydrates
Fuel for respiration
Function of proteins
Growth and repair of cells and tissues - fuel for respiration
Function of proteins
Growth and repair of cells and tissues - fuel for respiration
Function of lipids
Store of energy, fuel for respiration - thermal and electrical insulation
3 food sources of carbohydrates
Bread, potatoes, rice
3 food sources of proteins
meat, eggs, quinoa
3 food sources of lipids
Butter, avacados, oil
Function of iron
Forms part of haemoglobin for which binds to oxygen
Function of calcium
Needed to form bones and teeth
3 food sources for iron
spinach, liver and red meat
3 food sources for calcium
milk + dairy, fish and fresh vegetables
3 food sources for calcium
milk + dairy, fish and fresh vegetables
Deficiency for iron
Anaemia
Deficiency for calcium
Rickets
Use of Vitamin A
Making chemical in the retina and protects surface of eye
3 food source of Vitamin A
Fish liver oil, liver, carrots
3 food source of Vitamin A
Butter, fish liver oil, liver, carrots
Effect of deficiency of Vitamin A
Night blindness, and damaged cornea
Effect of deficiency of Vitamin C
Scurvy
Use of Vitamin C
Needed for cells and tissues to stick together
Food source of Vitamin C
Fresh fruit and vegetables