Nutrients in food Flashcards
1
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Examples of carbohydrates?
A
- bread
- beans
- potato
2
Q
Protein examples?
A
- meat
- chicken
- eggs
2
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Protein functions/about
A
- helps with growth
- improves immune functions
- makes essential hormones and enzymes
- tissue repair
- preserving lean muscle mass
- supplies energy in times when carbohydrates are not available
- makes extra blood and fat storage for pregnant ladies
- makes breastmilk
- 10-35% of calories should come from protein
- macronutrient
2
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Carbohydrates functions/about
A
- for our brains, kidneys, central nervous system, and muscles to function
- tissues and cells readily use glucose (made from carbohydrates)
- macronutrient
- 65% of our energy comes from carbohydrates
3
Q
Lipids (fats) examples?
A
- saturated fats
- trans fats
- meat
- chicken
- milk products
4
Q
Lipids (fats) functions/about
A
- cell growth
- reduces blood clotting
- assist in building news cells
- reduces the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes
- helps brain and immune functions
- balances blood sugar levels
- our body needs a certain amount of fat to stay healthy
- provides twice the amount of energy than carbohydrates and protein
- macronutrient
5
Q
Minerals examples?
A
- calcium
- iron
- iodine
- red meats
- sea food
- dairy products
6
Q
Vitamins examples?
A
Vegetables, fruits, lean proteins.
6
Q
Vitamins functions/about
A
- boosts the immune system
- strengthens teeth and bones
- helps maintain healthy skin
- helps the body metabolise proteins and carbohydrates
- aids brain and nervous system functioning
- vitamins supplements can help those who lack necessary vitamins in their diet
- micronutrient
7
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Minerals functions/about
A
- ensures the health and correct working of the soft tissues, fluids, and skeleton
- micronutrient
8
Q
Water examples?
A
Natural, unsweetened water from bottles or a tap.
9
Q
Water functions/about
A
- flushes toxins out
- shock absorption
- transports nutrients, lubrication, and hydration
- human body is made up of mostly water
- essential to our body and cells
10
Q
Fibre examples?
A
- vegetables
- fruits
- peas
- beans
- whole-grain cereals
11
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Fibre functions/about
A
- males food bulky/bigger (this can help a person who is overweight eat less food)
- makes the faeces soft and bulky
- helps prevent constipation
- slows the absorption of nutrients (helps nutrients enter the blood stream slowly)
- having a diet high in fibre is important for people with diabetes
