Nutrients Flashcards
What are the two functions of carbohydrate?🍞
- Provides us with energy
- Growth and repair
Name the two main types of carbohydrate.
Sugars, which are simple carbs.
Startches, which are complex carbs.
What does NSP stand for?
Non starch polysaccharide
How much NSP should we eat a day?
18g
Name 6 functions of fat.
Provides energy Needed for the structure of all body cells Provides vitamins A and D Stored under the skin for warmth Provides essential fatty acids Protects major organs
Explain the difference of saturated fat and non saturated fat.
Saturated fat is found in meat sources such as sausages or beef, non saturated fat is found in plant sources like avocados and olive oil.
Name 3 functions of protein in the diet.
Needed for growth of body tissues
Needed for repair of body tissues
Can be used as a secondary source of energy
What is the difference between dispensable amino acids and indispensable?
Dispensable are produced in the body and don’t have to rely on food to get them.
Indispensable cannot be made in the body so must be provided by the diet.
Explain protein complementation.
When 2 low biological value protein foods are eaten in the same meal e.g. Beans on toast.
Name 3 functions of iron.
Needed to make haemoglobin in red blood cells.
Boosts energy stores
Normal functioning of the immune system.
Name 3 functions of calcium.
Strong bones and teeth
Involved in blood clotting
Needed for nerve and muscle function
Which vitamin helps to absorb calcium?
Vitamin D
Name 2 sodium functions.
Keep body fluids balanced
Maintains nerve function
Name 4 ways to reduce our sodium intake.
Use herbs and spices to flavour food rather than salt
Cut down on salty snacks
Eat fewer ready made foods
Eat fewer salty meat products.
What’s the chemical name for vitamin c?
Ascorbic acid.
