Human Nutrition Flashcards
What is a balanced diet?
A diet containing the right proportions of different nutrition groups in order to achieve the requirement for calories, proteins, materials, vitamins etc
What are carbohydrates used for?
Used as a source of energy for cell respiration
Where are carbohydrates found?
Pasta, Rice, Potatoes
What are fats used for?
Insulation, Energy, protection around delicate organs
Where are fats found?
Olive Oil, fatty meats, cheese
What is protein used for?
Important building block of muscles, bones, and repair tissues
Where is protein found?
Meat
Where is vitamin C found?
Citrus fruits
What is citrus used for?
Used in synthesis of protein to make skin, ligaments and blood vessels
Where is vitamin D found?
Dairy products, egg, fish and fish oil
What is vitamin D used for?
Helps with uptake of calcium during digestion and factor in maintaining healthy bones
What is the defeciency in vitamin D called?
Rickets-causes weak and soft bones abd deformaties. It can cause a stunt in growth for children
Where are mineral salts (calcium and iron) found?
Calcium found in diary products and fish, iron found in red meat and some green vegtables
What are mineral salts (calcium and iron) used for?
Calcium is needed for healthy bones and teeth. iron is present in Hemoglobin and plays an important role is transporting oxegen around body.
What does a lack of iron lead to?
Anemia and tiredness as not enough energy will be produced
