Components of a balanced diet. Flashcards
Role of Protein?
Growth/Repair of cells.
Role of Carbs?
E store.
Role of Water?
Support chemical reactions inside of the cells. Maintains fluid levels.
Role of Fats?
Insulation and Conc. E store.
Role of Vit. A?
Good vision, healthy skin.
Role of Vit. C?
Heal wounds and maintain healthy connective tissue.
Role of Vit. D?
Maintain healthy bones and teeth.
Role of Fibre?
Helps intestine push food along.
Role of Iron?
Produce haemoglobin.
Role of Calcium?
Maintain healthy bones and teeth.
Normal blood clotting.
Source of Protein?
Meat, Fish, Egg, Beans.
Source of Carbs?
Bread, Pasta, Rice, Potatoes.
Source of Water?
Food
Drinks
Metabolic processes - such as aerobic respiration
Source of Fats?
Cheese, Butter, Nuts, Oils.
Source of Vit. A?
Oily fish
Milk/Cheese/Yogurt
Source of Vit. C?
Citrus
Leafy green Veg.
Source of Vit. D?
Eggs
Oily Fish
Source of Fibre?
Fruit
Veg
Cereals.
Source of Calcium?
Cheese
Eggs
Milk
Source of Iron?
Liver
Redmeat
Beans and Nuts
Died fruits such as dried apricots
Deficiency of Vit. A will cause what?
Night Blindness
Deficiency of Vit. C will cause what?
Scurvy
Deficiency of Vit. D will cause what?
Rickets
Bone pain
Deficiency of Fibre will cause what?
Constipation
