Nutrients Flashcards
What is the nutrient in meat?
Protein
What is the nutrient in bread and pasta?
Carbohydrates
Where do saturated fats come from?
Animal fats e.g butter and lard
Where do polyunsaturated fats come from?
Vegetable sources e.g sunflower oil
What is a macro nutrient?
A nutrient that is required in large amounts e.g carbohydrates and protein.
What is a micro nutrient?
A nutrient that is required in small amounts e.g Calcium,Potassium and Zinc
What are the main sources of Protein?
Meat and Dairy Foods
What is the function of protein?
To help the body grow and make it stronger and also give the body energy.
What are the effects of excess of protein?
Protein contains a lot of nitrogen which can be harmful to the body and can damage the liver and kidney when trying to get rid of it.
What are the effects of deficiency of protein?
Children won’t grow properly, hair loss,skin and nails will be in poor condition, unable to digest food properly and can easily develop infections.
What are the main sources of visible animal fat?
Butter,lard,fat on meat
What are the main sources of invisible animal fat?
Cheese,butter in cakes and pastries,sausages,ready meals and take-away foods.
What is the main source of visible plant fats?
Vegetable fat spreads e.g margarine
What are the main sources of invisible plant fats?
Processed food e.g fast food and ready meals. Chocolate,cakes,biscuits and doughnuts.
What is the function of fat in the diet?
To provide a store of energy,protect the bones and insulate the body.
What are the effects of excess of fat?
You can become overweight and develop coronary heart disease.
What are the effects of deficiency of fat?
The body can bruise easily,get cold easily and you can become underweight.
What are the main sources of carbohydrates?
Bread,pasta,potatoes and beans
What is the function of carbohydrates?
To give the body energy and help the body get rid of waste products.
What are the effects of excess of carbohydrates?
If the body gets too much carbohydrates it will get converted into fat which can lead to obesity, it can also lead to tooth decay and increase blood sugar level.
What are the effects on deficiency of carbohydrates?
Tiredness,weakness in vital organs and weight loss.
What is the function of Vitamin A?
To keep skin healthy and help children grow.
What are the effects of deficiency of Vitamin A?
Skin becomes dry and infected.
What are the effects of excess of Vitamin A?
Can affect the development of a baby.