Nutrients and Health Flashcards
What is a Function
The job a nutrient does
What is a Source
The food a nutrient is found in
What is a Diet
The food we eat
What is a Nutrient
A substance found in food that has a specific function in the body
What is Deficiency
Not getting enough of a nutrient
What is Excess
Getting too much of a nutrient
What is food
Anything we eat or drink
What is Nutrition
The study of food and its effect on the body
What does a General Practitioner do
Describes symptoms, carries out tests, diagnoses illnesses and diseases, prescribes treatment and refers patients for specialist help
What does a Dietitian do
Dieticians advise people about their diets
What does a Specialist nurse do
Monitors and advises patients with diet related conditions
What are the five main nutrients
1- Protein 2- Carbohydrates 3- Fat 4- Vitamins 5- Minerals
In addition to the main nutrients what else do we need
Water and Non-starch Polysaccharide (NSP)
How much of the body is water
70%
Name some sources of water
Soup, Fruit, Vegetables, Milk, Tea
