Nutrients Flashcards
What are the names of the 5 main nutrient/groups of nutrients
Carbohydrates
Protein
Minerals
Vitamins
Fat
As well as these 5 nutrients what 2 things do we also need for our body to function
Water and dietary fibre
How much water does a woman need daily
1.6L
How much water does a man need daily
2L
4 causes of dehydration
Not drinking enough fluids
Vomiting
Sweating during exercise
Diarrhoea
4 symptoms of dehydration
Feeling thirsty
Headaches
Dry mouth
Tiredness
6 food sources we can get water from
Cucumber
Pineapple
Tomato
Watermelon
Banana
Apple
Water transports … around the body
Nutrients
Water helps get rid of ….. products
Waste
It helps us protect and lubricate …. Eyes and throat
Joints
It evaporates from the skin when we get too hot and therefore helps regulate
Body temperature