nutirnets Flashcards
what are nutrients ?
Nutrients are molecules in food that all organisms need to make energy, grow, develop, and reproduce.
what are the nutrients ?
carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre, and water.
why do we need to eat in a healthy way ?
A healthy diet is essential for good health and nutrition. It keeps your skin and teeth healthy, boosts immunity, helps you live longer, avoids diseases. Supports muscles and strengthens bones
Whats a balanced diet ?
A balanced diet provides the body with essential nutrition like fluid, protein, vitamins, fibre and food energy.
Whats a diet ?
the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats, or to help loose weigh
How does fuel act as a food ?
Food can act as a fuel as it gives you energy
What foods are proteins ?
meat, fish, eggs, nuts, beans
What food are carbohydrates ?
bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, honey
What foods are vitamins ?
fruit and vegetables
What foods are fats ?
oil, meats, fish, butter, avocados
What foods are minerals ?
nuts, cereals, calcium (dairy), iron
what foods are fibre ?
brown bread, cereals, fruit, vegetables, brown rice
What are carbohydrates needed for ?
Energy, if your active or growing
What are proteins needed for ?
Growth and repair
What are lipids, fats needed for ?
Energy, moving and storing energy. Fats also protect the organs
What are Vitamins needed for ?
vitamins help you resist infections and keep your nerves healthy, while others may help your body get energy from food. Vitamins keep many important processes happening in your body
What are Minerals needed for ?
building strong bones and teeth.
controlling body fluids inside and outside cells. turning the food you eat into energy.
what is fibre needed for ?
helps food move through your digestive system but fibre is a type of carbohydrate that can’t be digested and it makes you less constipated.
what is water needed for ?
Water keeps your body at a normal temperature/ keeps you from overheating
Lubricate and cushion joints. Get rid of wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements. Water passes through the body undigested
