Energy In Food Flashcards
Why do we need energy
For growth spurts and physical activity
What happens if we eat more calories than we can burn
It can result in obesity
Why do we need to balance our food and physical activity
In order to stay a healthy weight
Where can you get energy from
Hint ( 2 nutrients)
Fat and carbohydrates
What does it mean if fat is a CONCENTRATED SOURCE OF ENERGY
This means that it provides us with lots of energy per gram of fat so we only need small amounts of fat.
What happens if you eat too much fat
This can lead to obesity
You can become obese
How can you make fried bacon healthier
Grill instead of fry and cut off visible fat
How can you make CRISPS healthier
Baked crisps
How can you make WHOLE MILK healthier
Semi skimmed milk
How can you make FULL FAT MAYONNAISE healthier
Reduced fat mayonnaise
Which carbohydrate should we get most our energy from
Potatoes bread rice pasta and other STARCHY CARBOHYDRATES
What are the 2 types of carbohydrates
Starchy and sugary
Which carbohydrate will give you more energy for longer
Starchy carbohydrates
Which carbohydrate will give us energy for shorter
Sugary carbohydrates
Eating excessive amounts of sugary foods will lead to…
Tooth decay and obesity
Name foods high in starch
Like…
Potatoes, pasta , rice, breakfast cereals, wholemeal bread, cous cous
Name foods high in sugar
Like…
Doughnuts, tray bakes, fizzy drinks, sweets, chocolate
What does dietary fibre do in the intestines
It acts like a sponge and holds the water to form a large bulk.
This helps the muscles of the intestine to gently push waste out of the body
What happens if you don’t eat enough dietary fibre
You will have constipation
Where is dietary Fibre contained
Only in plant cells
Is there fibre in an animal cell
No
Is there dietary fibre in wheat , potatoes, rice , fruit , and vegetables
Yes
Because they come from a plant cell
Give an example of something that is made from wheat
White bread, pasta, wheaten bread, cous cous, cakes, pancakes
What are 3 ways to cook and eat potatoes with their skins on
Potato wedges
Baked jacket potato
Crushed baby boiled potatoes
