Diet Flashcards
1
Q
What are the affects of having increased salt in your diet
A
raises blood pressure which can cause heart disease
2
Q
What are the affects of having increased saturated fat in your diet
A
raises blood cholesterol which can cause heart disease
3
Q
What are the affects of having increased sugar in your diet
A
rots teeth, high in Kcals, tooth decay and weight gain can lead to obesity
4
Q
what are examples of macronutrients?
A
fats
protein
carbohydrates
5
Q
what are examples on micronutrients?
A
minerals and vitamins
6
Q
how much Kcal per gram do you need for each macronutrient?
A
protein - 4
carbohydrates - 4
fats - 9
7
Q
Kcal -
A
1000 calories
8
Q
what are proteins used for?
A
Growth and repair
9
Q
what are carbohydrates used for?
A
energy
10
Q
what are unsaturated fats used for?
A
keeps the body warm
Reduces cholesterol
