Nutrients Flashcards

1
Q

What are the names of the 5 main nutrient/groups of nutrients

A

Carbohydrates
Protein
Minerals
Vitamins
Fat

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2
Q

As well as these 5 nutrients what 2 things do we also need for our body to function

A

Water and dietary fibre

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3
Q

How much water does a woman need daily

A

1.6L

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4
Q

How much water does a man need daily

A

2L

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5
Q

4 causes of dehydration

A

Not drinking enough fluids
Vomiting
Sweating during exercise
Diarrhoea

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6
Q

4 symptoms of dehydration

A

Feeling thirsty
Headaches
Dry mouth
Tiredness

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7
Q

6 food sources we can get water from

A

Cucumber
Pineapple
Tomato
Watermelon
Banana
Apple

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8
Q

Water transports … around the body

A

Nutrients

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9
Q

Water helps get rid of ….. products

A

Waste

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10
Q

It helps us protect and lubricate …. Eyes and throat

A

Joints

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11
Q

It evaporates from the skin when we get too hot and therefore helps regulate

A

Body temperature

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