Healthy lifestyle: food groups Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 8 main food groups.
A
Carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water, lipids(fats) and fibre.
2
Q
What is the role of carbohydrates in the body?
A
Carbohydrates:
- provide energy
3
Q
What is the role of proteins in the body?
A
Proteins:
- needed for growth and repair
4
Q
What is the role of minerals in the body?
A
minerals:
- needed in small amounts to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
5
Q
What is the role of in vitamins the body?
A
Vitamins:
- needed in small amounts to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
6
Q
What is the role of fibre in the body?
A
Fibres:
- provide roughage for excretion
7
Q
What is the role of lipids in the body?
A
Lipids:
- provide energy.
- insulate the body to protect from the cold.
