Food And Digestion Flashcards

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1
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Carbohydrates

A

Energy(bread, cereals potatoes)

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2
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Fats

And in what foods

A

Energy and to make cell membranes

Avocado, nuts, butter, oil

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3
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Minerals

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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 )

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4
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Fibre

A

To keep the intestine working properly

Fruits, vegetables, cereals, beans and whole grain foods

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5
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Proteins

A

Grow the and repair(egg, meat, fish, milk)

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6
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Vitamins

A

In small amounts, for cells to work properly
Fruits and vegetables
Vitamin C(oranges,tomato,lemon)

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7
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Water

A

Chemical reactions and transport

Juice, water and fruits

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8
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What is malnurished

A

Too little nutrients

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9
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Balanced Diet

A

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

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10
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Obese

A

Too much of a nutrient

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