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Nutrients Flashcards

1
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Name the 3 Macro Nutrients

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Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat

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Name the 2 Micro nutrients (minerals)

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Calcium, Iron

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Name (at least 3) sources of Protein

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Fish, Beans, Tofu, Chicken, Meat, nuts and seeds

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What are the function/benefits of protein

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Repair cells, tissues, muscles. Growth (more in younger people) and Energy

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What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are lacking protein?

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Lack of growth (more in younger people). Tiredness /lack of energy.

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What are sources of Fat?

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Cheese, butter, Bacon Beef, avocado

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What are the function/benefits of Fat

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Helps to keep us warm and protects our vital organs

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What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are lacking Fat?

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To much saturate fat may lead to Obesity and/or coronary heart fisease (CHD)

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What are some sources of Carbohydrates?

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Healthy- Pasta, Rice, Bread, breakfast cereals
Unhealthy- Sweets, Chocolate, Fizzy Drinks

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What are the function/benefits of Carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates is our main source of energy

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What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are don’t have the right amount of Carboydrates?

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Too little can lead to lack of energy. Too much can lead to obesity and/or dental carries/cavitiys

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What are the sources of Calcium?

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Cheese, Milk, yoghurt, Kale, Spinach, Sesame seeds

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What are the function/benefits of Calcium?

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Calcium helps to build strong bones and teeth.

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What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are lacking Calcium?

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Lack of calcium can lead to weak and brittle bones. This can lead to osteoporosis in old age.

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What are sources of Iron?

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Red meat, tofu, yolk from eggs, lentils, leafy greens

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What are the function/benefits of iron?

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To help carry oxygen around the body. Helps to create red blood cells.

17
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What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are lacking Iron?

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A lack of iron can cause fatigue/tiredness. Over time this can lead to anemia.

18
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Name the 4 vitamins we studied?

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Vitamin A, B, C, D

19
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What are sources of Vitamin A?

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Carrot, Liver, Spinach, eggs, oily fish, sweet potato.

20
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What are the functions/benefits of Vitamin A?

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Helps you eyes to adjust to the dark. helps to maintain healthy skin.

21
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What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are lacking Vitamin A?

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Dry infected skin and can lead to reduced vision in dim light or night blindness.

22
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What are sources of Vitamin B?

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Meat, Liver, eggs, bread, fish, Fortified cereal.

23
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What are the function/ benefits of Vitamin B?

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Helps to release energy from food. Supports a healthy nervous system.

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What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are lacking Vitamin B?

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Tiredness/fatigue. Slow growth in children.

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What are sources of Vitamin C?

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Oranges, Kiwi, Lemon, Blueberries, Pepper, Strawberries, cucumbers, watermelons.

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What are the function/benefits of Vitamin C?

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Helps to heal cuts and wounds. Helps to supports a healthy immune system.

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What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are lacking Vitamin C?

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Cuts and wounds fail to heal/ take longer to. Can lead to higher risk of Cancers and CHD in later life.

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What are sources of Vitamin D?

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Sun, Egg yolk, oily fish, fortified foods.

29
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What are the function/benefits of Vitamin D?

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helps your body to adsorb calcium phosphate, to form strong bones and teeth. This is called a interrelationship.

30
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What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are lacking Vitamin D?

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Weak/brittle bones and teeth. This could lead to osteoporosis in old age.

31
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What are the two ‘Essential to life’ non-nutrients?

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Water and Fibre.

32
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What are the sources of Water?

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Water, Juice, fruits and vegetables, tea and coffee.

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What are the function/benefits of water?

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Vital to life- Required for all body fluids: blood, sweat, urine, digestive juices. Combines with fibre to prevent constipation.

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What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are lacking Water?

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Dehydration which can lead to confusion, headaches, dry mouth, lack of concentration. Could lead to constipation.

35
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What are sources of fibre?

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Fruits, vegetables, seeds, oats, bread.

36
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What are the function/benefits of fibre?

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Removes toxins and waste from body. Helps to prevent constipation.

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What are the Deficiency/ Symptoms that you are lacking Fibre?

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Can lead to constipation, diverticulitis and bowel cancer.

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