nutrients Flashcards
what is a macronutrient
carbohydrates, fat and protein which the body needs larges amount of
what is a micronutrient
refers to minerals,vitamins
what are saturated fats
unhealthy fats that raise cholesterol levels and increase risk of coronary heart disease
what is cholesterol
a natural fatty substance in your blood the two types are LDL and HDL
name protein deficiencies
kwashiorkor and anaemia
what are monounsaturated fats found in
olives,almonds,hazelnuts
what are polyunsaturated fats found in
fats found in soya,corn and sesame oil
what are monosaccharides
glucose found in fruits
what are disaccharides
sugar we use in cooking
what are polysaccharides
starchy foods like potatoes,rice,corn
why do we need dietary fibre
helps digestion system to function and prevents constipation
fat-soluble vitamins and where theyre found in
A-dairy products
D-oily fish,eggs
E-nuts and seeds
K-green leafy veg
water-soluble vitamins
B1,2,3,5,6,7,9,12
what is a deficiency caused by a lack of vitamins in the diet
scurvy
what does water do
transports nutrients in the blood and regulates body tem
