Food And Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 types of iron
A
Harm iron and non haem iron
2
Q
Where does haem iron come from
A
Haem iron comes from meaty foods such as beef or pork
3
Q
Where do non haem irons come from
A
Non haem iron come from eggs , vegetables and other fibre rich foods
4
Q
What does need to be eaten with non haem iron
A
Vitamin c is needed to be eaten with non haem iron
5
Q
What are all the nutrient types
A
There are five nutrient groups
Protein,fat ,carbohydrates ,vitamins minerals,
6
Q
What should our daily water intake be
A
For women it should be around 1.6l daily
For men it should be around 2l daily
7
Q
What are some causes of dehydration
A
Excessive sweating
Vomiting or diarrhoea
Low fluid intake