Diet & Nutrition Flashcards
What are the components of a diet?
carbohydrates Fats Protein Minerals Vitamins Fibre Water
What is the importance of a balanced diet?
energy output balances with energy input
What is the function of carbohydrates?
The first source of energy
What foods can carbohydrates be found in?
Bread
Pasta
Potatoes
What is the fnction of fats?
Fats are used for energy when carbohydrates run low
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?
- Used to help the digestive system to work effetively
- Helps waste to be excreted effectively by the body
What foods can fibre be found in?
Bread
beans
Vegetables
What is the function of vitamins?
- Stay healthy
- Production of energy
- Prevention of disease
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
What are the functions of minerals?
Stay healthy
What foods can minerals be found in?
- Beans
- Lentils
- Dairy products
- Green vegetables
- Nuts
