biology - food and nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
what does the word diet mean?
A
what you eat
2
Q
what are the 5 nutrients we need?
A
fats, carbs, vitamins, minerals, proteins. ( + water)
3
Q
what is a balanced diet?
A
a diet that provides you with the correct amount of nutrients in the correct quantities
4
Q
what is energy measured in?
A
joules/Kj
5
Q
oxygen + glucose —
A
— carbon dioxide + water (energy)
6
Q
is fibre a nutrient?
A
no because fibre cannot be digested
