Diet and affects on H+W Flashcards
How many food groups are there?
5
What are the 5 food groups?
Fruit and Vegetables, Starchy foods, Meat/fish/eggs/poultry, Dairy products, Oils
What are the main nutrients in the Fruit and Veg food group?
Vitamins and minerals
What are the main nutrients in the Starchy foods food group?
Carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins
What are the main nutrients in the Meat/fish/eggs/poultry food group?
Proteins, fats and iron
What are the main nutrients in the Dairy products food group?
Proteins, fats, vitamins, calcium
What are the main nutrients in the Oils food group?
Fats
What are the types of nutrients?
Vitamins, carbohydrates, protein, minerals and fats
What is the purpose of vitamins?
They help build a healthy immune system and can help with skin and eyes.
What is the purpose of Carbohydrates?
They help boost energy levels
What is the purpose of Protein?
They help growth and repair of tissues
What is the purpose of Minerals?
They help a person have healthy teeth, blood, skin and hair
What is the purpose of Fats?
They increase energy, help with a healthy cell structure and help vitamin absorption
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 are some of the symptoms a vitamin deficiency
Brittle hair and nails, Mouth ulcers or cracks in the corners of the mouth, Bleeding gums
Poor night vision and white growths on the eyes, Scaly patches and dandruff, Hair loss, Red or white bumps on the skin, Restless leg syndrome
Why is fibre an important factor in having a healthy diet?
It lowers risk of heart disease and maintains a healthy digestive system
Why is it important to drink lots of water?
It’s used in all cells to regulate body temperature, and to aid digestion
What is the recommended caloric intake?
Moderately active adult woman - 2,000
Moderately active adult man - 2,500
Which food types provide more energy than most?
Fats and carbohydrates
What are some of the negative effects of nutrient deficiency?
Anaemia, Rickets
