Food, Nutrition And Health Flashcards
1
Q
What are the macronutrients that are needed?
A
Protein,fat and carbohydrates
2
Q
What are the micronutrients that are needed?
A
Vitamins ,minerals ,water ,fibre
3
Q
What parts are there in the eat well guide?
A
Fruit and vegetables
Dairy
Meat
Starchy carbohydrates
Oil and spreads
4
Q
Why are carbohydrates needed for our body?
A
They give 50% of the body’s energy
Unused carbohydrates are stored as body fat
5
Q
What are 3 types of carbohydrates?
A
1.Simple carbohydrates
-single sugar
-double sugar
2.complex carbohydrates
-many sugars
3.NSP- non starch polysaccharide
