Balanced Diet Flashcards
A balanced diet consists of…
carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water
Fibre is needed to prevent…
constipation
Fibre helps…
the movement of food and water needed for function of cells
Athletes and Pregnant women require higher energy intake. True or False?
True. more respiration
Athletes and Pregnant women require lower energy intake. True or False?
False. more respiration
What vitamins and minerals are important for children?
Calcium and vitamin D. Their bodies are still growing
Why do females require more iron?
They loose excess blood during menstruation
carbohydrates can be found in…
pasta, rice, potato, sugary drinks
proteins can be found in…
fish, eggs, red meat, chicken, lentils
lipids can be found in…
nuts, oils, cheese, avocado
carbohydrates function in the body is…
provide energy, respiration
proteins function in the body is…
growth and repair
lipids function in the body is…
insulation, protection of organs, making cell membranes, energy
too much carbohydrates can lead to…
type II diabetes, obesity
too little proteins can lead to…
Kwashiorkor (malnutrition)
too much lipids can lead to…
heart disease, stroke, obesity, joint damage
a balanced diet means…
eating the right types of food in the right amounts.
(this provides the body with substances in the correct proportions to keep healthy.)
Too measure the energy content in a food item
- measure item mass
- burn completely
- use heat energy to heat water of a known temp
- measure increase of temp in water
The formula for measuring energy content in food is…
energy released from food per gram (J) =
mass of water (g) × temperature rise × 4.2
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mass of food sample (g)
Using a calorimeter…
improves the accuracy of the energy value
List the main vitamins
Vitamin A, C, D
List the main minerals
Calcium, Iron
Vitamin A can be found in…
green vegetables, dairy products
Vitamin C can be found in…
citrus, strawberries, sprouts
