Breaking It Down Flashcards
What is nutrition?
Getting the right amount of healthy foods in order to grow and thrive.
What are carbohydrates needed for?
For respiration to release energy
What is protein needed for?
For growth and repair
What are vitamins and minerals needed for?
For good health
What is fibre needed for?
Helps to keep intestines clean/stops them from getting blocked up.
What is energy measured in?
Kilojoules (kJ)
What is digestion?
Our bodies making use of the nutrients in food by breaking it down into smaller molecules.
What are enzymes?
Chemicals that break up food.
How can you stay fit and healthy?
Eat a balanced diet, exercise régula and avoid smoking, alcohol and drug abuse.
What do muscle cells need more of during exercise?
Energy
How do you get energy?
Glucose by the process of aerobic respiration
What is water needed for?
Minerals
