Nutrient Groups Flashcards
1
Q
How many nutrient groups are there?
A
7
2
Q
What does carbohydrates do?
A
They provide energy
3
Q
What are the 2 types of carbohydrates?
A
Simple and complex
4
Q
What are proteins for?
A
Growth and repair
5
Q
What does fats do?
A
Store and provide energy
6
Q
What does vitamins do?
A
Needed in small amounts to maintain energy
7
Q
What does minerals do?
A
Needed in small amounts to maintain energy
8
Q
What does fibre do?
A
Provide roughage to maintain healthy digestive tract and movement
9
Q
What are water for
A
Needed for cells and body fluids
10
Q
Function of simple carbohydrate
A
Short burst of energy
11
Q
Function of complex carbohydrate
A
Long burst of energy
12
Q
Which carbohydrate is fast to digest
A
Simple carbohydrate
13
Q
Which carbohydrate slowly raises blood sugar level
A
Complex carbohydrate
