Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
Why do we need food?
A
Food is for Energy, To provide materials for growth and repair of tissues, To help fight disease and keep our body healthy.
2
Q
What are the 7 different nutrients?
A
Lipids, Vitamins, Proteins, Minerals, Fibre, Water, Carbohydrates.
3
Q
Carbohydrates can be in the form of simple sugars, what are they?
A
Glucose, Lactose, Fructose.
4
Q
Carbohydrates can also be in the form of polysaccharides, what are they?
A
Starch, Glycogen.
5
Q
What do we use Carbohydrates, such as Starch, for?
A
We use it in the body for respiration, to release energy
6
Q
What is the respiration equation?
A
Carbon dioxide + Water Glucose (sugar) + Oxygen
7
Q
What is the math equation for respiration?
A
CO2 + H20 C6H12O6 + 6O2
