Nutrients and Digestion Flashcards
Carbohydrates are for?
Energy
Protein is for?
Growth and repair
Fat is for?
Storing energy
Water is for?
Chemical reactions
Vitamins are for?
Making cells work
Fibre is for?
Keeping bowels working
Why do we mix food with saliva?
So it is easier to break down and transport
Name two parts of the digestive system
Intestines
Stomach
Liver
Oesophagus
Calcium is for?
Healthy/strong teeth and bones
Sugar is for?
Energy
What does KJ stands for?
Kilo Joules
What do Kilo Joules measure?
Energy
Name a source of fat
Milk
Yogurt
(dairy products)
Name a source of protein
Fish or Nuts or other
Name a source of starch
Bread or pasta or rice
Name two adaptations of the villi
Large surface area
Good blood supply
What causes Beriberi?
Lack of vitamin B-1
What is Kwashiorkir caused by?
Lack of protein
How can someone treat type II diabetes?
Excersise
What do enzymes do?
Speed up reactions
What do you use to test for starch?
Iodine
What do you use to test for sugar?
Be edicts solution