Food And Nutrition Flashcards
What’s a source
The food a nutrient is found in
What’s the function
The job a nutrient has in the body
Diet
The food we eat on a day to day basis
What’s a nutrient
A substance found in food that has a specific function in the body
What’s deficiency
Not getting enough nutrient
What’s excess
Getting too much of a nutrient
What’s nutrition
The study of food and its effects on the body
What’s a GP
The first point of contact with health concerns
What’s a dietician
Gives advice to individuals and groups about their diets
What’s a specialist nurse
Some who works along side doctors in a hospital, gives advice to individual patients
Name the 5 main nutrient groups
Protein Fat Carbohydrates Vitamins Minerals
How much water should women drink a day
1.6 litres
How much water should men drink a day
2 litres
Name 4 causes of dehydration
Low fluid intake
Sweating during exercise
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Name 4 symptoms of dehydration
Headache Dizziness Lack of concentration Thirst and dry mouth Tiredness Dark coloured urine
