nutrients Flashcards
what is the use of carbohydrates
to provide energy
what is the use of Protein
For growth and repair
what is the use of Lipids (fats and oils)
To provide energy. Also to store energy in the body and insulate it against the cold.
what is the use of Minerals
Needed in small amounts to maintain health
what is the use of Vitamins
Needed in small amounts to maintain health
what is the use of Dietary fibre
To provide roughage to help to keep the food moving through the gut
what is the use of Water
Needed for cells and body fluids
what are the 3 best sources of potassium
bananas, oranges, chocolate
around what percentage of your body mass is water
70%
how much fruit and veg should you eat in a day
400 g
what is a nutrient
A nutrient is a substance needed by organisms to stay alive and healthy.
what can a lack of iron cause
iron deficiency can cause anaemia, where there are too few red blood cells
what can a lack of iodine cause
iodine deficiency can cause a swelling in the neck called goitre
vitamin a deficiency can cause…
blindness
vitamin c deficiency can cause…
scurvy
