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Low/high GI & vitamin names Flashcards

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Okay What is high GI ?

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The quicker carbohydrate food digested + absorbed faster glucose releases in blood stream

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What is low GI?

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Slower carbohydrate is digested+ absorbed slower glycemic response steady supply of energy better for long term health

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What are example of high GI food?

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Honey, biscuits, potatoes, white rice\ bread

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What are examples of low gi foods?

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Brown rice, whole meal pasta , peas, beans , fruits

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What is the name of vitamin a ( animal sources)?

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Retinol

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What is the name of vitamin a (plant source )?

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Carotene

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What is the name of vitamin d ?

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Cholecalciferol

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What is the name of vitamin e?

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Tocopherol

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What is the name of vitamin k ?

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Phylloquinone

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What is the name of vitamin b1?

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Thiamine

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What is the name of vitamin b2?

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Riboflavin

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What is the name of vitamin b3?

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Niacin

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What is the name of vitamin b5?

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Pantothenic acid

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What is the name of vitamin b6?

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Pyridoxine

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What is the name of vitamin b7?

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Biotin

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What is the name of vitamin b9?

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Folate

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What is the name of vitamin c?

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Ascorbic acid

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What is the name of vitamin b12?

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Cobalamin

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What are ways to lower you’re cholesterol ?

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Eat more oily fish eg - salmon, whole grain bread & wholewheat pasta . Exercise more, cut down alcohol stop smoking

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What are the 2 main functions of cholesterol

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Low density lipoprotein & high density lipoprotein

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What is low density lipoprotein?

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Unhealthy cholesterol - building up in the arteries to form fatty/ waxy deposits known as plaques

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What is high density lipoprotein?

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Healthy kind-transports excess cholesterol out of the arteries to liver removes from the body

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What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS ) ?

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Affects the digestive system effecting symptoms such as cramps, constipation lifelong problem

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What should you do if u have IBS?

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Homemade meals, keep a diary of what effects you, plenty of exercise , try probiotics

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What shouldn’t u do if u have ibs?

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Don’t skip meals or have processed foods, don’t drink more than 3 cups of coffee

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What is high cholesterol?

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Having too much fatty substances called your blood, due to being overweight not exercising , stop drinking/smoking

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What does the food safety act 1990 imply ?

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Safe to eat, what people expect it to be , not misleading

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What is the general law regulations 2004?

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Gives each food company a rating reflecting the hygiene

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