Nutrients Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Nutrient
A
Molecules found in food.
Essential to live
2
Q
What is Nutrition
A
The process in which we get nutrients
3
Q
What is A Macronutrient
A
A nutrient needed in large amounts by the body
4
Q
What is Dietary Fibre
A
Substances that, can not be completely digested by the human body
5
Q
What does Dietary Fibre do
A
Acts as a bulking agent in your body and helps remove waste
6
Q
List the 3 Macronutrients
A
Protein
Fats
Carbohydrates
7
Q
List the 2 micronutrients (small amounts)
A
Vitamins
Minerals
8
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