Food Flashcards
0
Q
A balanced diet depends on the persons…?
A
Age
Gender
Physical Activity
1
Q
What is a good mnemonic to remember the food types?
A
Fat Polly Can’t Move Very Well
Fats Proteins Carbohydrates Minerals Vitamins Water.
2
Q
If a person doesn’t have a balanced diet, it may result in…?
A
Mal-Nutrition
Obesity
Anorexia
3
Q
We need food as a source of what?
A
Energy
4
Q
We need food to provide material for…?
A
Growth
5
Q
A lack of Vitamin C can result in what disease?
A
Scurvy- an inflammation of the gums.
6
Q
Lack of vitamin D can result in which disease?
A
Rickets- bones that are easily broken or fractured.
7
Q
What are proteins for?
A
To create muscles.
8
Q
What do minerals create?
A
Blood Cells
9
Q
What is a source of fat?
A
Butter
Milk
Cheese
Sugar
10
Q
What is a source of vitamin D?
A
Sunshine
