Nutrition Flashcards
Name the different types of carbohydrate
SUGAR: sugar, honey, cakes, biscuits, jam, etc. (provides empty calories)
STARCHES: cereals, pasta, breads, rice, potatoes (found at the bottom of the food pyramid)
DIETARY FIBRE: WHOLEGRAIN CEREALS, oatmeal, wholemeal, bread, fruit&vegetables. This should be a major part of the diet. Fibre cannot be digested so it helps to move food through the body with digestion
What is a nutrient?
A nutrient is a chemical found in foods
What is HBV
High Biological Value
Vitamin needed for the absorption of iron
Vitamin C
Units of Protein
Amino Acids
Caused by lack of Vitamin A
Night blindness
Dry epithelial linings
Chemicals that break down food
Enzymes
Unit for measuring for energy
Kilocalorie/
Kilojoule
A diet with the correct amount of nutrients
A balanced diet
What is LBV?
Low Biological Value
Nutrients needed in small amounts
Micronutrients
(Vitamins,
Minerals,
Water)
Good source of Vitamin C
Oranges
Vegetarian food made from soya
Tofu
Nutrients needed in large amounts
Macronutrients
(Protein,
Carbohydrates,
Fats)
Protein is the only nutrient with this element
Nitrogen
