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Diet Flashcards

1
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What are the main nutrients for fruit/Vegetables

A

Vitamins, minerals

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What are the main nutrients for Starchy foods

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Carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins

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What are the main nutrients for Meat/Fish/Eggs/Pulses

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Proteins, Fats, Iron

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What are the main nutrients for Dairy products

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Protein, Fats, Vitamins, Calcium

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5
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What are the main nutrients for oils

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Fats

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6
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What is the purpose of Vitamins

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Healthy immune system, Skin and eyes

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What is the purpose of Carbohydrates

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Boost energy levels

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What is the purpose of Proteins

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Growth and repair of tissues

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What is the purpose of Minerals

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Healthy teeth, blood, skin and hair

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What is the purpose of Fats

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Energy, healthy cell structure, help vitamin absorption

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Define Malnutrition

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Malnutrition happens when your diet does not contain the right amount of nutrients.

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12
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Why is fibre important

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Lowers risk of heart disease and maintains healthy digestive system

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13
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Why is water important

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Used in all cells, helps to regulate body temperature and also aids digestion

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14
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What is the maximum recommended number of calories for moderately active women

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2,000 kcal

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15
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What is the maximum recommended number of calories for moderately active men

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2,500 kcal

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16
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Negative effects of nutrient deficiency

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Anaemia, Rickets, Poor growth, Depression, Tiredness, Anorexia

17
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Negative effects of excess nutrient

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More prone to other illness (such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer and stroke), reduced life expectancy, less able to exercise, poor self concept

18
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Energy deficient

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(Energy in < Energy out)= Weight loss = Underweight

19
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Energy balance

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(Energy in = Energy out)= Weight Stable = Healthy weight

20
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Energy surplus

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(Energy in > Energy out)= Weight gain = Overweight

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