digestion Flashcards
what’s the use for dietary fibre in the body?
to provide rouphage to help to keep the food moving through the gut
what is a nutrient?
a substance needed by organisms to stay alive and healthy
what’s some good sources of protein?
fish, meat, eggs, beans, dairy products
what’s the use of carbohydrates?
provides us energy
what’s the use for lipids in the body?
to provide energy. also to store energy in the body and insulate it against the cold
wha5 the use for vitamins in the body?
needed in small amounts and maintain health
what are good sources of minerals?
salt, milk and liver
what are good sources of dietary fibres?
vegetables, bran
what are good sources of vitamins?
fruit, vegetables, dairy foods
what are good sources of lipids?
butter,oil and nuts
what’s the use for protein?
for growth and repair
what are some good sources of carbohydrates?
cereals, bread, pasta, rice and potatoes
what’s the use for water in the body?
needed for cells and body fluids
what are good sources of water?
water, fruit juice, milk
what’s the use for minerals in the body?
needed in small amounts to maintain health
