Food Groups And Nutrients Flashcards
How many components are needed for a healthy diet
Seven
What are carbohydrates needed for and examples
Energy
Bread or potatoes
Why is protein needed and examples
Cell growth and repair
Meat or fish
Why are lipids needed and examples
Energy if carbohydrates run out
Butter or oil
Why are vitamins needed and an example
Needed for vital processes in the body
Carrots or apples
Why are minerals needed and an example
Meat- iron for healthy blood
Milk- calcium for strong teeth and bones
What is fibre needed for and examples
Moving food through the digestive system
Wheat
What is water used for in the body
All chemical reactions in the body
What is basic energy requirement
Energy needed to maintain essential bodily functions
What purpose do carbohydrates serve
They provide us with vital energy
What would be the best type of carbohydrate for an athlete to eat before a long training session
Complex carbohydrates like pasta
What is a complex carbohydrate
Starch
What does starch do
It provides a steady supply of energy
What is starch
It is a long complex molecule which is harder to break down into glucose which means it releases energy more slowly
What is a simple carbohydrate
Banana
What nutrient helps with growth and repair
Protien
Why is vitamin A important in our diet?
It is vital for good eyesight
It is food in oranges or milk
