NUTRIENTS Flashcards

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NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR CARBOHYDRATES

A
pasta
porridge
potatoes
lentils
fruit
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NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR FIBRE

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baked beans
bran flake cereal
skin of fruit and veg
wholemeal bread

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NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR PROTIEN

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chicken
eggs
fish
soy products
whole grains
brown rice
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NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR MONOUNSATURATED FAT

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olive oil
avocado
nuts
canola oil

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5
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NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR POLYUNSATURATED FAT

A
fish
soy and canola oil
seeds
nuts
corn
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NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR SATURATED FAT

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fatty meats
full cream milk
cream
cheese
fried takeaway
cakes
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NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR TRANS FAT

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pies
pastries
cakes
dairy (small amount)
beef (small amount)
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NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR WATER

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water
most fruit and veg
(all food and drink)

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9
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NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR CALCIUM

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dairy products
green leafy veg (spinach, broccoli)
fish (sardines)
fortified orange juice

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10
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NAME 4 SOURCES FOR VITAMIN D

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UV from sun
fish
fortified milk
cheese (small)

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NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR SODIUM

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salt
fish
olives
cheese
meat (pork)
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NAME 4 FOOD SOURCES FOR PHOSPHORUS

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milk
cheese
youghurt
meat
eggs
fish
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13
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HOW MANY KJ OF ENERGY DO CARBOHYDRATES HAVE

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16 KJ per gram

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HOW MANY KJ OF ENERGY DOES PROTEIN HAVE

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17 KJ per gram

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15
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HOW MANY KJ OF ENERGY DO FATS HAVE

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37 KJ per gram

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16
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WHAT IS THE MAIN FUNCTION OF FIBRE

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Adding bulk to feces to keep the digestive system regular. Also promotes feelings of fullness and therefore reducing overeating.

17
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WHAT IS THE MAIN FUNCTION OF CARBOHYDRATES

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Primary source of fuel for energy.

18
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WHAT IS THE MAIN FUNCTION OF PROTIEN

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Primary function is to provide fuel for cell growth and muscle repair. Secondary source of fuel for energy.

19
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WHAT IS THE MAIN FUNCTION OF POLY/MONOUNSATURATED FATS

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Decreases low density lipoprotein (LDL) or the bad cholesterol. Polyunsaturated fats also prevent blood from clotting and promotes elasticity of blood vessels.

20
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WHAT IS THE MAIN FUNCTION OF TRANS AND SATURATED FATS

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Increases low density lipoprotien (LDL).