Nutrition Flashcards
Name all the nutrients
Protein, fat ,minerals, vitamins, water, carbohydrates,
what are Macronutrients
nutrients that are measured in grams (g)
What are Micronutrients
Nutrients that are measured in milligrams (mg)
What is protein composed of
carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen
What are the functions of protein
Growth and repair of cells
heat and protection
production of hormones, enzymes, and antibodies
What is a balanced diet
A diet that contains all the essential nutrients in the correct amount for the body
What does RDA stand for
Recommended daily allowance
What is the RDA for protein
15%of total energy intake
What is the RDA for protein
15%of total energy intake
Which food have contain more amnio acids
Mostly animal sources e.g meat,fish,cheese,eggs
Which food have contain more amnio acids
Mostly animal sources e.g meat,fish,cheese,eggs
Which food contains fewer amino acids
Mostly plants sources e.g peas beans nuts cereals and lentils
what is fat composed of
carbon hydrogen and oxygen
what are the functions of fat
heat and energy
helps protect delicate organs
source of the fat soluble (A, D, E, K)
Delay hunger as they take longer to digest
The RDA of fat
35% of total energy intake
What food contains saturated fats
Mainly animals source e.g meat fat, butter, cream margarine
What food contains unsaturated fat
Mainly plat sources e.g vegetable oils, olive oil, oily fish, nuts
what can saturated fats do
You can receive obesity high blood pressure heart disease stroke
what is the basic unit of carbohydrates
Glucose
What is the RDA of carbohydrates
50% of total intake
What are the functions of Carbohydrates
Heat and energy
Excess is stored as fat
Dietary fibre aids the digestion of food through the intestines
What are the 3 elements that carbohydrates are divided into
Sugar, starch and cellulose/dietary fiber
Sources of sugar
cakes biscuits and jam
Sources of starch
Pasta potatoes and bread
