diet Flashcards
What are the components of a diet?
carbohydrates Fats Protein Minerals Vitamins Fibre Water
what is mental by the term, balanced diet
eating a variety of food and consuming the right amount of food and drink in the right proportions in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle
What is the function of carbohydrates?
The first source of energy
include glucose/glycogen for energy production
What foods can carbohydrates be found in?
Bread
Pasta
Potatoes
What is the fnction of fats?
Fats insulate cushion and provide an energy store
What foods can fats be found in?
Meat products
Dairy products
Fried Foods
What is the function of protein?
Building blocks of body tissue and body repair
What foods can protein be found in?
Meat
Fish
Cheese
What is the function of fibre?
aids the large intensities
What foods can fibre be found in?
Bread
beans
Vegetable
What is the function of vitamins?
- Stay healthy
- Production of energy
- Prevention of disease
for blood clotting and eye, tissue and bone health
What foods can vitamins be found in?
- Fresh fruit
- Fresh vegtables
Name some examples of vitamins and where they can be found and their functions…
E - Vegetables oils, dairy products
D - Dairy, fish oil, SUN (builds bones and teeth)
A - Dairy, fresh veg, fish oil
for blood clotting and eye, tissue and bone health
What are the functions of minerals?
for haemoglobin and energy production
What foods can minerals be found in?
- Beans
- Lentils
- Dairy products
- Green vegetables
- Nuts
- fruits
