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Food And Nutrition Flashcards

1
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Source

A

The food a nutrient is found in

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Function

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The job a nutrient has in the body

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3
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Diet

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The food we eat on a day to day basis

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Nutrient

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A substance found in food that has a specific function in the body

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5
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Deficiency

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Not enough of a nutrient

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6
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Excess

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Getting too much of a nutrient

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7
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Food

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Anything we eat or drink

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8
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Nutrition

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The study of food and its effects on the body

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9
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What r the 5 main nutrient groups

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Protein
Fat
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Minerals

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10
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What other things do we need for our body’s to function properly

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Water and dietary fibre

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11
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How much if the human body is made up of water

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70%

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12
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How much water should I women drink per day

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1.6 litres

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13
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How much water should men drink per day

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2.0 litres

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14
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What are 4 causes of dehydration

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Excessive sweating during exercise
Vomiting and diarrhoea
Low fluid intake
Excessive sweating during heighten

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15
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What are 4 symptoms of dehydration

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Headache
Confusion
Tiredness
Thirsty / dry mouth

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16
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8 other sources for water

A

Soup
Salad vegetables
Milk
Custard
Fruit (juicy)
Smoothies & juices
Cooked pasta
Yoghurt
Tea & coffee

17
Q

What is dietary fibre found in

A

Only in plant foods

18
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How much fibre should you have per day

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30g

19
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4 sources of fibre other than whole meal bread

A

Brown rice
Nuts & seeds
Potatoes & their skins
Whole grain past

20
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What is protein needed for

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It is needed for growth and repair of body cells

21
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What does fat provide

A

It provides energy insulates the body protects the organs

22
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What do carbohydrates prevent

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Prevents constipation provides energy

23
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What does anaemia do

A

Makes you feel tired and look pale

24
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What is haem iron

A

Haem iron is similar to the iron in our blood and so is easy to absorb. It is usually found in animal food

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