Food for a healthy lifestyle Flashcards
1
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What are the 4 functions of food?
A
Growth and development, Energy, Protect from disease and Reguate body process.
2
Q
What are the 5 food groups?
A
Milk and Milk products, Meat, Fruit and veg, Bread and cereals, Fats.
3
Q
What are the 6 nutrients?
A
Fats, Protein, Carbohydrates, water, minerals and vitamins.
4
Q
What is undernutrition?
A
Insufficient intake of energy and nutrients to meet an individual’s needs to maintain good health.
5
Q
What can be a result of undernutrition?
A
illness and infections. E.g) Anaemia and Marasmus
6
Q
What is overnutrition?
A
Overnutrition is described as excess nutrient and energy intake over time.
7
Q
What can be a result of overnutrition?
A
Hypertension, Colon cancer, obesity, Diabetes type 2
