Health and Human Development Flashcards
carbohydrate function
provide energy to the body
carbohydrate food source simple
sugar, fruit,
fibre function
helps regulate the body’s use of sugars, helping to keep hunger and blood sugar in check.
fibre food source
beans, whole grains, brown rice
protein function
helps repair and build your body’s tissues, allows metabolic reactions to take place and coordinates bodily functions
protein food source
meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy
saturated fat function
raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol
saturated fat food source
beef, pork, poultry, full-fat dairy products and eggs
trans fat function
give foods a desirable taste and texture.
trans fat food sources
frozen pizza, microwave popcorn,
monounsaturated fat function
help reduce bad cholesterol levels in your blood
monounsaturated fat food source
Olive, peanut, and canola oils
polyunsaturated fat function
nerve function, blood clotting, brain health, and muscle strength
polyunsaturated fat food source
salmon, vegetable oils, and some nuts and seeds
calcium function
blood clotting, helping muscles to contract, and regulating normal heart rhythms and nerve functions.