Digestion and Nutrition Flashcards
What are the seven things key to a balanced diet?
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Vitamins, Minerals, Fibre and Water.
What does fibre do?
Helps keep your digestive system working and prevents constipation.
When are you considered obese?
When you weigh 20% or more than the recommended weight for your height.
What is scurvy?
A disease that causes issues in your connective tissues from the lack of vitamin C.
What are the effects of starvation?
Slow growth in children, being more likely to get infections and irregular periods in women.
For every kg of body mass how much energy do you need?
5.4 kJ
What does BER stand for?
Basic energy requirement
How do you calculate daily BER?
5.4 x 24 hrs x body mass (kg)
The lack of what causes anaemia?
Iron.
What are the symptoms of anaemia?
Tiredness, lethargy, shortness of breath, noticeable heart beats and pale skin. There are many other less common symptoms such as hair loss and a sore tongue.
What determines your energy needs?
How active you are, how old you are and your biological sex.
What is the average amount of energy a man must eat a day?
10,500 kJ
What is the average amount of energy a woman must eat a day?
8400 kJ
What is kwashiorkor?
A severe protein deficiency in which the body can’t grow and repair tissues and the immune system becomes weak.
What are the effects of kwashiorkor?
Stunted growth and a swollen belly.