Nutrition Flashcards
Poultry and chicken is high in…
Protein
Fat
Vitamins B
Meat is high in….
Protein
Fat
Iron
Vitamin B
Fish is high in….
Protein
Essential fatty acids
Vitamin A and D
Eggs are high in….
Protein
Vitamins A, D and E
Iron
Milk is high in….
Protein
Fat
Vitamins A and D
Calcium
Cheese is high in….
Protein
Fat
Vitamins A and D
Calcium
Yogurt is high in…..
Protein
Low in fat
Calcium
Peas beans lentils and nuts are high in….
Proteins
Fiber
Carbohydrate
Fruit and veg are high in…..
Vitamin C
Finer and carbohydrates
Quorum and soya are high in…..
Protein
Butter is high in…..
Fats
Protein is found in…..
Meat Fish Eggs Cheese Milk Beans Nuts
What does protein do?
Helps body grow and repair
Where are fats found?
Oils Meat Cream Cheese Nuts
What do fats do?
Provide energy
What do carbohydrates do?
Provide energy and fiber
If it doesn’t use all the energy then it’s stored as fat
Where are carbohydrates found?
Cereals Sugar Rice Bread Pastries
Where is vitamin A found?
Oily fish Liver Butter Cheese and eggs Red and orange fruit and veg
What is the function of vitamin A?
Needed for
night vision
Healthy skin
Growth
What is the function of vitamin B?
Helps release energy from carbohydrates needed for normal growth
Where is vitamin B found?
Meat
Nuts
Yeast and dairy products
Where can vitamin C be found?
Fruits and veg (especially citrus fruits)
Potatoes
Broccoli
Black currents
What does vitamin C do?
Maintains body tissue
What does vitamins D do?
Absorbs calcium in bones and teeth