DIet Flashcards
What are the 7 nutrients needed in a balanced diet
Carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals, fibre, water
Which nutrient is needed for energy
Carbohydrates
What food group is needed for growth and repair
Protein
What food group is needed for insulation
Fat
What 2 things are fat needed for
Insulation and energy store
What are the 2 groups of carbohydrates
Starch and sugars
What nutrients are needed in small amounts to keep you healthy
Vitamins and Minerals
What is the name given to describe if you are lacking in a particular nutrient
Deficiency disease
What does malnourished mean
Having too much or too little nutrients - can lead to a deficiency disease
What food group is provided by meat
Protein
What food group is provided in pasta
Carbohydrate - starch
What food group is provided in eggs
Protein
What is the main mineral found in milk
Calcium
What is the main mineral found in red meat or spinach
Iron
What is the name of the deficiency disease caused by lack of iron
Anaemia
What is the name of the deficiency disease caused by lack of Vitamin C
Scurvy
What is the test for starch
Add iodine and if turns from yellow brown to blue black it contains starch
What is the test for sugar
Add Benedicts to the food solution and heat in a water bath
What is the colour change if sugar is present when tested with Benedicts
Turns from Blue to Brick red
What food nutrient is found in sweets
Carbohyrates - sugar
Why do men need more energy than females
Males have more muscle which uses more energy
Why does a teenager need more energy than an adult
Teenagers are still growing which needs energy
Why does a pregnant woman need more energy
They have to supply nutrients to the developing baby
Why does a breastfeeding mother need more energy than a pregnant woman
Needs to produce milk to feed the baby
