Nutrients Flashcards
What are the functions of protein
•necessary for growth and repair of body cells
•aids with the repair and replacement of cells
•provides the body eith essential amino acids
•excess protein can be used for energy
What are the sources of protine
HBV
Meat ,fish eggs and soya beans
LBV
Rice and wheat
What are the sources of protine
HBV
Meat ,fish eggs and soya beans
LBV
Rice and wheat
who is Protine important for
•Children, teens and pregnant women for growth
•elderly people for repair
who is Protine important for
•Children, teens and pregnant women for growth
•elderly people for repair
What is the funtion of carbohydrates
•gives us our main source of energy
•high fiber carbohydrates helps pass food through the intestinal tract and promotes peristalsis which prevents bowel disorders
•excess stored as a long term energy reserve and may be stored as fat
What is the funtion of carbohydrates
•gives us our main source of energy
•high fiber carbohydrates helps pass food through the intestinal tract and promotes peristalsis which prevents bowel disorders
•excess stored as a long term energy reserve and may be stored as fat
What are the sources of carbohydrates
Sugar, starch and dietary fiber
What are the sources of carbohydrates
Sugar, starch and dietary fiber
Who are carbohydrates important for/extra info
•energy is important for all, especially those who are more active
•too much sugar-type 2 diabetes,obesity, and tooth decay
•high fiber-preventsbowel disorders
What is the function of fat
•Supplies the body with heat and energy
•protective layer around delicate organs
•fat soluble vitamins A,D,E and K
•omega 3 - brain development and concentration
What is the function of fat
•Supplies the body with heat and energy
•protective layer around delicate organs
•fat soluble vitamins A,D,E and K
•omega 3 - brain development and concentration
What are the sources of fat
Saturated
•red meat, dairy products and takeaways
Unsaturated
•avocado’s and nuts
Omega 3
•oily fish,nuts and seeds
What are the sources of fat
Saturated
•red meat, dairy products and takeaways
Unsaturated
•avocado’s and nuts
Omega 3
•oily fish,nuts and seeds
Who is fat important for/ extra info
•too much saturated fat -build up cholesterol in the arteries which can lead to a heart attack
•HDL (bad)&LDL (good)
