Nutrition Flashcards
Proteins…
Energy , but its main job is ‘Growth and Repair of all Body Cells’.
Protein come in 2 forms:
HBV (High Biological Value) - Only from animals
LBV (Low Biological Value) - Only from Plants
Forms the basics/buildings blocks of cells.
Made up from long strands of amino acids
1g of Protein provides 4kcals
Carbohydrates…
Comes in 3 forms:
Starch
Sugars
Fibre
Carbohydrates only provide energy
1g of Carbohydrate provides 4kcals
Fat…
Provide energy but they also:-
Keep you warm
Protection of all internal organs (especially your kidneys)
Provide fat soluble vitamins A,D,E,K
1g of Fat provides 9kcals
High Biological Value (HBV) …
Contain all the essential amino acids
Low Biological Value (LBV) …
Contain some of the essential amino acids
Protein Sparing …
When the protein is used for its primary role, (Growth and Repair of all cells,) rather than for energy
The body needs dietary diet for …
Removal of Waste
Anaemia is caused by a diet deficient in which mineral?
Iron
Rickets is caused by which vitamin deficiency?
D
The function of iodine in the body is to…
Control the metabolic rate
A deity deficient in vitamin A may lead to…
Night Blindness
One of the functions of Vitamin K is to…
Help blood to clot
Which vitamin helps the body absorb calcium?
D
Which vitamin is an antoxidant?
A
What is added to foods when fortification takes place?
Nutrients
What 7 requirements does yeast need to grow?
Warmth, Food, Time, Carbon Dioxide, Water, Energy, Neutral pH
Name the substance added to Plain flour to make Self-raising flour?
Baking Powder (Bicarbonate of Soda and Cream of Tartar)
What is complementation of protein?
The combination of more than one plant protein to get all the essential amino acids
What is ‘Basal Metabolic Rate’ (BMR)?
This is the amount of energy burnt while the body is at rest
Plants contain water soluble vitamins, which are…
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Antioxidant help to…
…remove toxins from the body and free radicals, so can help to prevent cancer.
