nutrition Flashcards
diet
the amount of food that the person take.
balance diet
enough amount of right kind of food to supply all needs of the body.
nutrition
is the process of eating food and absorbing it in the body
balanced diet must contain:
1-carbohydrates 2-lipids 3-fibers 4-protein 5-vitamins 6-minerals
carbohydrates
are the main source of energy that the body need to do the function of vital organs.
the main type of carbohydrate:
1-Starch
2-Sugars
sources of STARCHES?
1/POTATOES 2/RICE 3/SORGHUM 4/MAIZE 5/WHEAT
THE SUGAR THAT WE EAT IS MANUFACTURED FROM
SUGAR CANE AND SUGAR BEET
NATURE SUGAR FOUND IN :
1-FRUITS
2-VEGETABLES
3-HONEY
LIPIDS DIVIDED INTO TWO TYPES:
FATS
OILS
FATS
solid in ordinary temperature room, are derived from animal and plant sources
oils
liquid in room temperature, and derived mainly from plant sources.
proteins
important for growth and repairing body.
protein found in:
meat egg fish lentils beans chickpeas peanuts, milk products are high in protein, and grains sch as sorghum,wheat and rice.
vitamins and minerals
are needed in very small quantities.