NUTRIENTS Flashcards
NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR CARBOHYDRATES
pasta porridge potatoes lentils fruit
NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR FIBRE
baked beans
bran flake cereal
skin of fruit and veg
wholemeal bread
NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR PROTIEN
chicken eggs fish soy products whole grains brown rice
NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR MONOUNSATURATED FAT
olive oil
avocado
nuts
canola oil
NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR POLYUNSATURATED FAT
fish soy and canola oil seeds nuts corn
NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR SATURATED FAT
fatty meats full cream milk cream cheese fried takeaway cakes
NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR TRANS FAT
pies pastries cakes dairy (small amount) beef (small amount)
NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR WATER
water
most fruit and veg
(all food and drink)
NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR CALCIUM
dairy products
green leafy veg (spinach, broccoli)
fish (sardines)
fortified orange juice
NAME 4 SOURCES FOR VITAMIN D
UV from sun
fish
fortified milk
cheese (small)
NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR SODIUM
salt fish olives cheese meat (pork)
NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR PHOSPHORUS
milk cheese youghurt meat eggs fish
HOW MANY KJ OF ENERGY DO CARBOHYDRATES HAVE
16 KJ per gram
HOW MANY KJ OF ENERGY DOES PROTEIN HAVE
17 KJ per gram
HOW MANY KJ OF ENERGY DO FATS HAVE
37 KJ per gram
WHAT IS THE MAIN FUNCTION OF FIBRE
Adding bulk to feces to keep the digestive system regular. Also promotes feelings of fullness and therefore reducing overeating.
WHAT IS THE MAIN FUNCTION OF CARBOHYDRATES
Primary source of fuel for energy.
WHAT IS THE MAIN FUNCTION OF PROTIEN
Primary function is to provide fuel for cell growth and muscle repair. Secondary source of fuel for energy.
WHAT IS THE MAIN FUNCTION OF POLY/MONOUNSATURATED FATS
Decreases low density lipoprotein (LDL) or the bad cholesterol. Polyunsaturated fats also prevent blood from clotting and promotes elasticity of blood vessels.
WHAT IS THE MAIN FUNCTION OF TRANS AND SATURATED FATS
Increases low density lipoprotien (LDL).
