diet Flashcards
what are the different food groups?
fruit and vegetables, starchy foods (bread, rice ), oils, dairy products and meat fish, eggs, pulses and nuts.
what is the food group for fruit and vegetables?
vitamins and minerals.
what is the food group for starchy foods?
carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins.
what is the food group for meat, fish, eggs and pulses?
protein, fats , iron (mineral).
what is the food group for dairy products?
protein, fats, vitamins, calcium (mineral)
what is the food group for oils?
fats.
what is the vitamins purpose?
healthy immune system, skin and eyes.
what is the carbohydrates purpose?
boost energy levels.
what is the proteins purpose?
growth and repair of tissue.
what is the minerals purpose?
healthy teeth, blood, skin and hair.
what is the fats purpose?
energy, healthy cell structure, help vitamin absorption.
how does a balanced diet maintain health and well being ?
it contains all the nutrients that the body needs and in the correct proportions.
what is malnourishment ?
lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
what is diet ?
In nutrition, diet is the sum of food consumed by a person or other organism. The word diet often implies the use of specific intake of nutrition for health or weight-management reasons (with the two often being related).
what is a good diet?
Emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat dairy products.
Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts.
Limits saturated and trans fats, sodium, and added sugars.
Controls portion sizes.
