Diet And Nutrition Flashcards
What is the purpose of minerals
-Tissue repair, cell maintenance, blood formation
Give an example of minerals and where they are sourced from
Calcium, sodium, iron, magnesium
- dairy products, fish, fruit
Give examples of vitamins and where they are sourced from
Vitamin A, B, C, D, E, K
-fruit and veg
What is the role of proteins?
Minor source of energy, growth and repair,
State where proteins are sourced from
Red meat, eggs, beans
What is the role of fats?
Main source of energy during low intensity exercise
State where saturated and unsaturated fats are sourced from
Saturated: olives, nuts, sunflower seeds, avocado
Unsaturated: cream, cheese, butter
State the function of water
Prevents dehydration and replaces fluids lost by sweat
State the function of fibre
Aids the digestive system and removes waste products from muscle generation
Where is fibre sourced from?
Cereal, brown rice, beans
State the function of carbohydrates
Main energy source which can be broken down and stored in the body as glucose
Give sources of simple and complex carbohydrates
Simple: biscuits, chips, donuts
Complex: pasta, brown rice, bread
Describe the energy intake and expenditure scale in terms of losing, gaining and maintaining body mass
Energy input = energy output
So body mass stays the same
Energy input > energy output
So body mass increases
Energy input < energy output
So body mass decreases
