Nutrient Groups Flashcards
Uses of carbohydrates…
Provide us with energy
Deficiency problems with carbohydrates…
If too little food- starvation
Good sources of protein…
- chicken
- fish
- beans
Uses of protein…
Growth and repair
Deficiency problems with protein…
Kwashiorkor
Good sources of fat are…
- fried foods
- bacon
- butter
Uses of fats…
Energy
Insulation
Deficiency problems with fats…
If too little food- starvation
Good sources of calcium…
- milk
- cheese
Uses of calcium…
Bones and teeth
Deficiency problems with calcium…
Rickets
Good sources of iron…
- red meat
- green veg
Good uses of iron…
Red blood cells
Deficiency problems with iron…
Anaemia
Good sources of vitamin a…
Carrots
Good uses of vitamin a…
Essential for good eyesight
Deficiency problems with vitamin a…
Problems seeing in low light
Good sources of vitamin c…
- Citrus fruits
- blackcurants
Uses of vitamin c…
Healthy skin and gums
Deficiency problems with vitamin c…
Scurvy
Good sources of vitamin d…
- oily fish
- eggs
Uses of vitamin d…
Absorption of calcium for bones and teeth
Deficiency problems with vitamin d…
Rickets/osteoporosis in later life
Good sources of fibre…
- cereals
- wholemeal bread
Uses of fibre…
Adds bulk to the food and keeps guts healthy
Deficiency problems with fibre…
Prevents constipation and bowel cancer
Good sources of water…
- all drinks
- fresh fruit and veg
Uses of water…
- 70% of your body is water
- used as a solvent and the major transport
Deficiency problems with water…
Dehydration
Good sources of carbohydrates…
Sugars:
-lactose in milk, other
Starch:
Rice, potato, pasta
