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Nutrition Flashcards

1
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Why do we need food

A

Growth
Energy
Health
Repair

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2
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What are the two main types of nutrients

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Macronutrients

Micronutrients

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What are macronutrients

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Big nutrients we need in large amounts E.g. Carbs, Protein

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What are micronutrients

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Small nutrients we need in small amounts E.g. Vitamins and minerals

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5
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What are vitamins

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Organic molecules that are fat soluble and water soluble

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6
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What are minerals

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Magnesium

Needed for chemical reactions in the body

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7
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In a nutshell what is healthy eating

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Lots of vegetables and fruit
Wholegrain carbs
Some milk, yoghurt and cheese
Some protein
Small amount of fats and oils
Minimal foods and drinks that are high in fat, sugar and salt
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8
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What is the result of a deficiency of protein

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Kwashiorkor (delayed growth or swollen stomach)

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9
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What is the result of deficiency of Carbohydrates

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Marasmus (extremely underweight)

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10
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What is the result of a deficiency of fats and oils

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Listlessness (lacking energy or enthusiasm)

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11
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What is the function of vitamin A

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Plays a role in eye function

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12
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What is the function of vitamin B

A

Nerve conduction

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13
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What is the function of vitamin C

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Enhances immunity

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14
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What is the function of vitamin D

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Absorption of calcium

Building strong bones

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15
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What is the function of fibre

A

Helps digestion of food

Helps food move through intestines

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16
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What is the function of proteins

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Used for growth, building and repairing cells that become worn out

17
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What is the function of carbohydrates

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Provides energy

18
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What is the function of fats and oils

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Contain large amounts of energy
Helps build cells and store fats which keep us warm
Fat also protects the organs

19
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What is the function of iron

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Important for blood

20
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What is the function of calcium

A

Builds strong bones and teeth

21
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What is the function of magnesium

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Helps nerves function

22
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What is a result of Vitamin A deficiency

A

Night blindness (inability to see well in darker areas)

23
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What is a result of Vitamin B deficiency

A

Beri-Beri (Loss of appetite, weakness, pain in limbs, shortness of breath)

24
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What is a result of Vitamin C deficiency

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Scurvy (Bleeding gums, rashes, fatigue)

25
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What is a result of Vitamin D deficiency

A

Rickets (Bones become brittle)

26
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What is a result of a lack of iron

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Iron Deficiency (Shortness of breath, Tiredness, heart palpitations)

27
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What is a result of Fibre deficiency

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Constipation (Difficulty excreting)
Haemmorrhoids (Discomfort while excreting)
Colon cancer

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