Food And Digestion Flashcards
Carbohydrates
Energy(bread, cereals potatoes)
Fats
And in what foods
Energy and to make cell membranes
Avocado, nuts, butter, oil
Minerals
In small amounts to make body chemicals(fruits,vegetables,dairy)
Calcium ( from dairy and important for teeth and bones )and iron ( from red meat and important for healthy blood )
Fibre
To keep the intestine working properly
Fruits, vegetables, cereals, beans and whole grain foods
Proteins
Grow the and repair(egg, meat, fish, milk)
Vitamins
In small amounts, for cells to work properly
Fruits and vegetables
Vitamin C(oranges,tomato,lemon)
Water
Chemical reactions and transport
Juice, water and fruits
What is malnurished
Too little nutrients
Balanced Diet
All of the 7 food groups in the right amounts.
Different people require different amounts of energy from food depending on their age/ life stage
Obese
Too much of a nutrient