Nutrients in Food Flashcards
What are nutrients?
Nutrients are substances that provide energy or build materials so you can grow and survive
What are foods that give us Energy?
Carbohydrates
What do we need Energy for?
To work our muscles, keep warm and too breathe
What are foods used for growth and repair?
Protein
What body parts are made of protein?
Hair,nails and muscles
What does our bodies store?
Body Fat
What does fat do for our bodies?
Fat insulates us and cuts down heat
Where else can be stored and why?
Around the kidneys and heart to protect them
What is fat used to make in our bodies?
Nerve Cells
What are vitamins and minerals?
Foods that we need to build our bodies,such as bones and teeth
What else do vitamins and minerals do?
It’s helps our immune system grow stronger
What are examples of foods with iron and why do we need iron?
Examples of Food containing iron are :Liver,meat,green vegetables and we need Iron to make red blood cells
What are foods with Calcium and what does calcium help with?
Foods containing calcium are: milk,cheese,eggs. Calcium helps with making strong bones and teeth.
What are foods that contain Vitamin A and what does it do?
Foods with Vitamin A is carrots and it helps with skincare and eyesight
What does Vitamin B do and what foods have it?
Foods with Vitamin B is: meat,eggs,green vegetables. It helps with healthy nerves and making our immune system stronger
