Balanced Diet Flashcards
1
Q
What are the food groups?
A
Fruit and vegetables (fresh, frozen, tinned). Starch (potatoes, bread, rice, pasta, whole grains) Meat, fish, eggs, pulses, nuts. Dairy products. Oils.
2
Q
Fruit and Vegetables main nutrients
A
Vitamins and minerals
3
Q
Starchy foods main nutrients
A
Carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins
4
Q
Meat, fish, eggs, pulses main nutrients
A
Protein, fats, iron (mineral)
5
Q
Dairy products main nutrients
A
Protein, fats, vitamins, calcium (mineral)
6
Q
Oils
A
Fats
7
Q
Purpose of Vitamins
A
Healthy immune system, skin and eyes
8
Q
Purpose of Carbohydrates
A
Boost energy levels.
9
Q
Purpose of Proteins
A
Growth and repair of tissues
10
Q
Purpose of Minerals
A
Healthy teeth, blood, skin and hair
11
Q
Purpose of Fats
A
Energy, healthy cell structure, help vitamin absorption
