Food Flashcards
1
Q
What is iron needed for?
A
To form haemoglobin in red blood cells.
2
Q
Oxidation
A
When oxygen burns up food in the body’s cells, releasing energy.
3
Q
Empty kilocalories
A
Provide energy but nothing else.
4
Q
Water
A
Drink 8 glasses a day.
5
Q
Functions of water
A
Satisfies thirst Helps digestion (peristalsis) Helps remove waste from body (eg urine) Source of fluoride and calcium Part of all bodily fluids.
6
Q
Deficiency of iron
A
Anaemia
Feeling tired or run down
7
Q
Important minerals
A
Calcium
Iron
Fluorine
8
Q
Hypervitaminosis
A
Too much of vitamin A or D
9
Q
Factors affecting food choice
A
Lifestyle Culture Religion Foods in season Cost Availability Advertisement
