Diet and factors affecting health Flashcards
What is the function of carbohydrates?
A source of energy
What is the function of proteins?
Growth and repair of cells
What are the functions of lipids?
A source of energy, provide storage and insulation within the body
What is vitamin C needed for?
Vitamin C is needed to help heal wounds and maintain healthy connective tissue (which gives support to other tissues and organs).
What is vitamin D needed for?
Vitamin D is needed to maintain healthy bones and teeth. Vitamin D deficiency leads to rickets and bone pain.
What is vitamin A needed for
Vitamin A is needed to maintain good vision, healthy skin and strong immunity against infection.
What is calcium needed for?
Calcium is needed to maintain healthy bones and teeth, for normal blood clotting and to control muscle contractions.
What is Iron needed for?
Iron is needed to produce haemoglobin, found in red blood cells.
What is dietry fibre needed for?
Dietary fibre is important because it provides bulk, which helps the walls of the intestine move food and faeces along the gut. Lack of dietary fibre can lead to constipation.
