Nutrients Flashcards
What is nutrient
Food that help you grow
Provides energy
Living things require nutrients to live
Give an example of some good nutrients
Glucose, protein, carbohydrates, calcium, fat, water, fibre, vitamins
What molecule do we get from the breakdown of food that is needed for respiration
Glucose is broken down in respiration
What do carbohydrates provide for us
They provide energy
What are some good sources of carbohydrates
Cereals, bread, pasta, rice and potatoes
Why are proteins essential for our diet
For growth and repair
Minerals are only eaten in a small amount. Why?
They are needed in small amounts to maintain health
Why do we need fat and what does it do
It provides energy and also stores energy in the body and insulated it against the cold
What does Dietary fibre provide for us
Provides roughage to help keep food moving
What does water do
Needed for cells and body fluids
Why do we need small amounts of vitamins
Needed in small amounts to maintain health
What are some good sources of protein
Fish, meat, eggs, beans, pulses and dairy products
What are some examples of minerals
Salt, milk (for calcium) and liver (for ion)
Good sources of fat
Oil, meat, butter
Good sources of dietary fibre
Vegetables, bran
