Nutrition Flashcards
What do carbohydrates do?
Provide energy
What do lipids do?
Provide energy, act as an energy store and provide insulation
What do proteins do?
Growth and repair of tissue
What does vitamin A do?
Improve vision and keep skin and hair healthy
What does vitamin C do?
Prevent scurvy
What does vitamin D do?
Needed for calcium absorption
What does calcium do?
Make bones and teeth
What does iron do?
Makes hemoglobin for healthy blood
What does water do?
All bodily functions require water
What does fiber do?
Aids the movement of food through the gut
What 3 features may lead to energy requirements varying?
1) Activity levels
2) Age
3) Pregnancy
What is the equation for energy in food?
Mass of water * temperature change of water
What is the equation for energy per gram of food?
Energy in food/ mass of food
