foods Flashcards
1
Q
the macro-nutrients
A
carbohydrates
fats
protein
2
Q
the micro nutrients
A
vitamins
minerals
water
3
Q
why are fats etc… caled macro nutrients?
A
because they are needed in large proportions
4
Q
protein functions
A
for growth & repair and a secondary source of energy
5
Q
carbohydrate functions
A
energy and warmth
6
Q
fat functions
A
for energy
7
Q
vitamins functions
A
protect the body from diseases
8
Q
mineral, calcium, iron, and iodine functions
A
strengthen teeth and bones
9
Q
water functions
A
hydration and blood
10
Q
protein dificiency
A
kwashiorkor and marasmus
11
Q
carbs dificiency
A
obesity and diabetes
12
Q
fats dificiency
A
obesity
13
Q
vitamin A dificiency
A
night blindness
14
Q
vitamin b3 dificiency
A
pellagra
15
Q
vitamin b1 dificiency
A
beri beri