Functions & Sources Flashcards
function of protein
helps with the growth, repair and maintenance of body cells and tissues
sources of protein
- meat
- eggs
function of carbohydrates
provides energy for all bodily activities
souces of carbohydrates
- rice
- sweet potato
function of fat
provides warmth
sources of fat
- butter
- meat
function of vitamin A
for the maintenance of healthy skin
sources of vitamin A
- milk
- cheese
function of vitamin B (1,2,3)
helps release energy from carbs
sources of vitamin B (1,2,3)
- fortified breakfast cereals
- liver, kidney
function of vitamin B12
makes red blood cells which carry oxygen around the body
sources of vitamin B12
- all animal foods
- fortified breakfast cereals
function of vitamin C
makes connective tissue to bind body cells together
sources of vitamin C
- orange juice
- citrus fruits
function of vitamin D
allows for the proper formation of bones and teeth
sources of vitamin D
- UV rays from the sun
- cod liver oil
function of vitamin E
to prevent specific cancers and heart disease
sources of vitamin E
- eggs
- nuts
function of vitamin K
needed to help blood clots and wounds heal
sources of vitamin K
- green leafy veg
- vegetable oil
function of folic acid
ensures unborn babies grow and develop properly
sources of folic acid
- green leafy veg
- wholegrain cereals
function of phosphorus
works with calcium to make calcium phosphate which makes bones and teeth strong
sources of phosphorus
- fish
- dairy products
function of calcium
required for the development of bones and teeth
sources of calcium
- milk
- cheese
function of iron
needed to produce haemoglobin which gives red blood cells their colour
sources of iron
- red meat
- kidney
- liver
function of sodium
needed for correct muscle and nerve activity
sources of sodium
- bacon
- table salt
- crisps (or other savoury convenience foods)
