Balanced Diet Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 7 components of a balanced diet?
A
Carbs, protein, fat, fibre, vitamins, minerals and water
2
Q
What does vitamin C do and where is it found?
A
Boosts the immune system, found in citrus fruits
3
Q
What does vitamin A do and where is it found?
A
Boosts eyesight, found in carrots and fish
4
Q
What does vitamin D do and where is it found?
A
Helps with the absorption of calcium, found in sunlight and meats
5
Q
What does calcium do and where is it found?
A
Aids growth and development, found in milk
6
Q
What does iron do and where is it found?
A
Helps with production of red blood cells and transportation of oxygen around the body, found in spinach etc
7
Q
What are the 4 different forms of sugar?
A
- Glucose
- Fructose (found in fruits)
- Lactose (found in milk)
- Sucrose (ordinary table sugar)
