Food Flashcards
1
Q
what is a balanced diet
A
A balanced diet contains the right amount of each of the six types[or constituents] of food
2
Q
What are the six constituents of a balanced diet
A
- carbohydrates
- fats
- proteins
- vitamins
- minerals
- water
3
Q
What consequences does it have to not have a balanced diet
A
- people eat too many high-energy foods and may become overweight.
- If they do not get enough energy in their diet they may be tired and slow.
- Lack of iron may result in a person being pale and tired, a condition called anemia
4
Q
What is the food pyramid [what are the five groups]
A
The food we eat can be into the following five groups
- cereals,bread and potatoes
- Fruit and vegetables
- dairy product
- meat and fish
- other types of food
5
Q
What amount of food different people based on what ?
A
*age[young people need more food than older people}
*gender[males need more food than females]
*activity levels[more active people need more food than inactive people]
health
6
Q
What is energy measured in
A
kilojoules per gram[kj/j]
7
Q
how many kj/j does an active and inactive boy and girl need
A
inactive girl-10000 active girl-11000
inactive boy-12000 active boy-15000
