Nutrients Flashcards
What nutrients are needed to have a balanced diet(9)?
-Vitamins
-Minerals
-Fats (lipids)
-Fibre
-Proteins
-Carbohydrates
-Water
-Fruits and vegetables
-Dairy
Why are vitamins and minerals needed in small amounts?
To keep us healthy
What are fats needed for?
-To store energy
-Keeping us warm
can be used as fuel if there are not enough carbs
What is fibre needed for?
-Helps food move through the digestive system
What is protein needed for?
-Repair
-Growth
What is carbohydrates needed for?
-Energy
Tell me the food pyramid in order (what we need the most to what we need the least)
-Carbohydrates
-Fruits and Vegetables
-Protein and Dairy
-Fats, Oils and Sweets
How can you have a balanced diet?
To eat healthily on a regular basis with the right proportions of nutrients
What is water needed for?
you get hydrated and chemical reactions can happen (ex. digestion)
What are vitamins needed for?
to keep many vital processes happening
What is iron needed for?
blood
What is calcuim needed for?
bones
What is sodium needed for (salt)?
nerves
