Food And Nutrition Flashcards
Source
Eg what is a source of iron
The food a nutrient is found in
Function
The job a nutrient has in the body
Diet
The food we eat on a day to day basis
Nutrient
A substance found in food that has a specific function in the body
Deficiency
Not getting enough nutrient
Food
Anything we eat or drink
Nutrition
The study of food and it’s effect on the body
GP
The first point of contact for patients with health concerns
Dietician
Gives advice to individuals and groups about their diets
Specialist nurse
Usually works alongside doctors in a hospital or health centre to monitor and advise individual patients
Five main group of nutrients
- Protein
- Fat
- Carbohydrates
- Vitamins
- Minerals
For our bodies to function properly we also need along with the five nutrients
Water and dietary fibre
How much of the human body is water
About 70%
How much water does a person need
- Woman should drink 1.61 Litres of fluid per day
- Men should drink 2.1 litres fluid per day
That’s 8 200ml glasses of water for woman and 10 for men
Four causes of dehydration
- Excessive sweating in high temps
- Vomiting and diarrhoea
- Sweating during sports
- Low fluid intake
Four symptoms of dehydration
- Headache
- Thirst
- Tiredness
- Confusion
Six sources of water that can help contribute 2Litres of water per day
- Soup
- Fruit
- Milk
- Pasta cooked
- Custard
- Tea/coffe
Functions of water in the body
- Water transports nutrients around the body
- It helps us get rid of waste products
- It helps protect and lubricate joints,eyes and throat
- It evaporates from the skin when we get too hot and therefore helps regulate body temps
5 fruits and vegetables that have water content from highest to lowest
- Lettuce
- Cucumber
- Peaches
- Blackberries
- Papaya
If not enough fibre is eaten a condition known as…
Constipation can develop. A prolonged deficiency of fibre can result in more serious diseases such as bowel cancer
More serious diseases with a lack of fibre are
Diaproticular and bowel cancer
Four good sources of fibre
- Whole grain pastas
- Nuts and seeds
- Whole grain cereal
- Potatoes with skin
Calculation for finding the percentage contribution each breakfast/lunch/diner overall fibre intake for the day
E.g. 1.6+0.3=1.9 cornflakes 30 g= 1.9 divided by 30x100=6.33%
Protein sources and what is its function and what can happen if too much protein
Rapid growth during childhood adolescence
Repair and maintenance of all body cells and tissues
Animal sources beef, pork, fish, poultry, milk , cheese, yogurt, eggs
Plant sources soya products, kidney beans, lentils, corn
Can damage kidneys