Functions Flashcards
What are the function of proteins?
Growth, repair, maintenance of body cells and muscles
What are the functions of fats?
Energy and warmth
What are the functions of carbohydrates?
Energy
What is the function of Vitamin A?
Helps you see in dim light, helps prevent cancers and heart disease
What is the function of Vitamin B?
helps with the release of energy from carbohydrates
What is the function of vitamin C?
helps heal wounds, helps prevent cancers and heart disease
What is function of vitamin D?
helps form strong bones and teeth
What is the function of iron?
makes red blood cells that carry oxygen around the body
What is the function of calcium?
helps form strong bones and teeth
What is the function of phosphorous?
works with calcium to give us strong bones and teeth
What are sources of protein?
meat, dairy, eggs, soya beans, beans and lentils
What are sources of fat?
Butter, lard, vegetable oil, olive oil, fried foods
What are sources of carbohydrates?
Flour, bread, pasta,rice, potatoes, cereal, sugary foods
What are sources of Vitamin A?
Carrots, tomatoes, green vegetables, butter, margarine, eggs, oily fish
What are sources of Vitamin B?
Red meat, liver, milk, cereals, yeast extracts
What are sources of Vitamin C?
Oranges, strawberries, broccoli, cabbage, potatoes
What are sources of Vitamin D?
Sunlight, oily fish, egg yolk, margarine, liver
What are sources of calcium?
Salmon, sardines, dairy, flour, white bread
What are the sources of phosphorus?
Milk, cream, ice cream, meat, fish
