Nutrients 🌱 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a source
A
The source is the food a nutrient is found in.
2
Q
What is a function ?
A
A function is a job within the body
3
Q
What is a diet
A
A diet is the food we eat on a daily basis
4
Q
What is a nutrient
A
A nutrient is a substance found in a food that has a specific function.
5
Q
What is a deficiency
A
A deficiency is when you don’t get enough of a nutrient.
6
Q
What is an excess
A
An excess is getting too much of a nutrient
7
Q
What is food
A
Food is anything we eat or drink
8
Q
What is nutrition
A
Nutrition is the study of food and its effects on the body
9
Q
The five main nutrients / nutrients are :
A
Protein
Fat
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Minerals
10
Q
What else is needed for our bodies to function properly?
A
water and dietary fibre
