6.4 A BALANCED DIET Flashcards
1
Q
What are the requirements that diet differs in?
A
- climate
- age
- height
- sickness
- pregnancy
2
Q
What is balanced diet?
A
A right proportion of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, and minerals. It also includes plenty of fibre and water.
3
Q
How much water should we drink in a day?
A
Your weight x 0.035l
4
Q
What are fibres?
A
Large molecules that can’t be digested
5
Q
Where are fibres found?
A
Cellulose from plant cell wall
6
Q
What can fibres prevent?
A
Constipation
7
Q
How much fibre do we need daily?
A
25g to 30g DAILY
