General Flashcards
1
Q
what are the macronutrients
A
Carbohydrate, protein and fat
2
Q
What does PAL mean
A
Physical activity level
3
Q
What is a disease caused by malnutrition
A
Liver disease, obesity, anorexia, ect…
4
Q
6 main nutrients
A
Carb, fats, protein, minerals, water, vitamins
5
Q
Why is protein needed by the body
A
To build and repair tissue
6
Q
What is protein made of
A
Amino acids
7
Q
What are novel proteins
A
Grown from micro organisms which produce mycoproteins, known as quorn
8
Q
Why are fats needed by the body
A
Warmth, energy etc…
9
Q
What is the difference between animal fats and vegetable fats
A
Animal fats are mostly made up from saturated fatty acids but vegetable fats are mostly made up from unsaturated fatty acids
10
Q
Why do we need carbohydrates in our diet
A
Produces energy in short bursts
