Must Know Flashcards
Nutrient
A substance found in food that has specific function in the body
Diet
The food we eat
Source
The food a nutrient is found in
Physical activity
The exercise we do
Obesity
A disorder caused by gaining obsessive weight
Dental caries
The process which causes tooth decay
Energy balance
Balancing the food we eat with physical activity
Why do adolescents need protein?
Helps with rapid growth
Why do adolescents need Carbohydrates
For energy, to grow and carry out activities. There are two types of carbohydrate-starch and sugar
Why do adolescents need Fat
To provide energy
Why do adolescents need Calcium
For growth and the strengthening of bones and teeth
Why do adolescents need Iron
To produce enough red blood cells (especially when growth is rapid) and to boost your brain power
Why do adolescents need Vitamin C
To build a strong immune system (this protects you from infections)
Why do adolescents need Dietary fibre
To prevent constipation
5 fluids that will contribute to your water each day
Water Sugar free cordials Milk Tea Soup
Pineapple, apple, banana, pear, tomato, carrot, peas
Dietary fibre
Vitamin C
Potatoes, rice, pasta, bread, couscous, noodles
Starchy carbohydrate protein
Whole grain varieties also provide dietary fibre
Milk, cheddar cheese, yoghurt, soya milk, almond milk, cream cheese
Protein
Calcium
Fat
Ham, beans, lentils, eggs, nuts, beef, salmon, chicken,lamb
Protein
Iron
Fat
Flora, olive oil, vegetable oil, margarine
Fat
What 2 sources does energy come from?
Fat
Carbohydrates
Where do we get most of our energy from?
Starchy carbohydrates
Eating too much sugary foods will lead to _________ and ______ ______
Obesity and tooth decay
3 examples of food that is high in starch
Couscous
Pasta
Rice
3 examples of food high in sugar
Fizzy drinks
Ketchup
Nutella
Different types of fruit and vegetables
Fresh Frozen Dried Tinned Juices/smoothies
Portion/ banana, orange, apple, pear
One
Portion/ grapefruit, avocado
Half one
Portion/ melon, pineapple
One slice
Portion/ plums, satsuma
Two
Portion/ sultans, raisons (dried fruit)
One healed table spoon
Portion/ grapes, cherries, berries
Two handfuls
Portion/ raw, cooked or frozen vegetables
3 heaped table spoons
Portion/ pulses, (beans peas or lentils)
3 heaped table spoons
Portion/ salad
3 heaped table spoons
What is the food group that provides iron?
Beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and protein
What is anemia?
A condition caused by not eating enough iron-rich foods.
What are the symptoms of anemia?
Dizziness, fainting, tired, pale skin.
How does a vegetarian get iron?
Beans, eggs and lentils
6 tea spoons = __g
30g
