Food Flashcards
What are carbohydrates good for?
They fuel you
What is protein food for?
They help you body grow and repair.
What are lipids good for?
Supports a healthy cell membrane system and is needed for cholesterol.
What is fibre good for?
Slows the rate of sugar into the bloodstream and moves food along the gut.
What are minerals good for?
It includes calcium so is good for bones and also contains iron which is needed for making red blood cells.
What are vitamins good for?
Helps eyesight, growth, appetite and taste and helps cells to functions. Is also good for general health.
Where do you find carbohydrates?
Cereals, pasta, bread and rice.
Where do you find protein?
Egg, dairy, poultry, nuts and fish.
Where do you find lipids?
In oils, dairy, olives, seeds and nuts, cakes, chocolate, meat and fish.
Where do you find fibre?
Bran,skins, nuts and seeds.
Where do you find minerals?
Meat, cereals, vegetables.
Where do you find vitamins?
Green vegetables, milk products, egg yolks
Fat content of crisps?
37.6
Fat content if a mashed potato?
4.3
Fat content of baked potato?
0.1
