he Flashcards

1
Q

Whats the function of vitamin D?

A

Vitamin D helps the body to absorb calcium for strong bones and teeth

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2
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what’s the first food group in the eatwell guide

A

fruit and veg

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3
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what’s the second

A

Potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates

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4
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third?

A

bean, pulses, fish, eggs, meat, and other proteins

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5
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fourth?

A

dairy and alternatives

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6
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5?

A

oils and spreads

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7
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how many portions of fruit and veg should we eat per day

A

5 portions

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8
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how much potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates

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should make up 1/3 of what we eat

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9
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proteins etc

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2 portions of fish per week (oily)

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10
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dairy and alternatives

A

3 times per day

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11
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oils and spreads

A

sparingly

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12
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which foods should we only consume in small amounts

A

limit foods high in salt, sugar and fat

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13
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how many glasses of water should we drink per day

A

6-8

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14
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what’s the 3 macronutrients

A

protein, fat and carbohydrates

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15
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what’s the 2 micronutrients

A

vitamins and minerals

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16
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why do we need fat in our diet

A

to keep our bodies warm and for energy

17
Q

what are 2 sources of carbohydrates

A

potatoes and bread

18
Q

which mineral does vitamin c help to absorb

A

iron

19
Q

what’s the function of vitamin d

A

helps the body to absorb calcium for strong bones and teeth

20
Q

what are 2 sources of protein

A

eggs and meat

21
Q

what does fluoride do

A

helps prevent tooth decay

22
Q

what are two sources of iron

A

red meat and beans

23
Q

hat are the 2 constituents?

A

fibre and water