Food Group Functions Flashcards
What are the main food groups?
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Vitamins, Minerals, Dietary Fibre, Water
These food groups represent the essential categories of nutrients required for a balanced diet.
What are some examples of carbohydrates?
Bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, cakes, sweets, biscuits
Carbohydrates are primarily sources of energy.
What foods are rich in proteins?
Meat, fish, lentils, pulses, cheese, beans, peas, nuts, eggs
Proteins are essential for growth and repair of cells.
What are lipids and their sources?
Butter, cheese, milk, oily fish, chicken skin, fried food
Lipids function as insulation and long-term energy storage.
What role do vitamins play in the body?
Help respiration, absorption of minerals, making chemicals, or binding cells together
Vitamins are crucial for various biochemical processes.
What are some examples of minerals?
Many foods depend on the mineral
Minerals are necessary for many physiological functions.
What is dietary fibre and its function?
Keeps gut contents moving, avoids constipation, helps prevent diseases of the intestines
Dietary fibre is important for digestive health.
What is the primary function of water in the body?
Keeps cells hydrated, dissolves substances for transport around the body
Water is essential for maintaining homeostasis and cellular functions.
Fill in the blank: Carbohydrates are used for _______ released through respiration.
energy
Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy.
True or False: Proteins are primarily used for energy storage.
False
Proteins mainly function for growth and repair of cells.
Fill in the blank: Lipids provide _______ under the skin and protect some organs.
insulation
Lipids serve multiple roles, including protection and energy storage.
