Health and lifestyle nutrients Flashcards
1
Q
carbohydrates
A
main source of energy
2
Q
lipids
A
fats and oils provide energy
3
Q
protein
A
help growth and repair of cells and tissues
4
Q
vitamins and minerals
A
essential to keep you healthy taken in small amounts
5
Q
water
A
needed in all cells and body fluids
6
Q
fibre
A
provides bulk to food to keep it moving through the gut
7
Q
being underweight has an increase risk of
A
poor immune system, lack of energy
8
Q
being overweight has an increase risk of
A
heart diseases and strokes
9
Q
having vitamin a and d deficiency has an increase risk of….
A
vitamin a deficiency can lead to blindness
vitamin d deficiency can lead to rickets
