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Nutrition Flashcards

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1
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What are the three macronutrients?

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Fat, protein and carbohydrates

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What are the two categories of micronutrient?

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Vitamins and minerals

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What is protein needed for?

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Growth and repair of muscles

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4
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What is fat needed for?

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Keep us warm. Fat soluble vitamins - A,D,E,K

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5
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What are carbohydrates needed for?

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Slow release energy

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6
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What vitamins are water soluble (so found in fruits and vegetables)?

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Vitamins C and B

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7
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What is iron needed for?

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Production of quality red blood cells

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8
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What illness is caused by a lack of iron?

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Anaemia

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9
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A lack of what mineral causes anaemia?

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Iron

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10
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What mineral helps to build strong bones and teeth?

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Calcium

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11
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What is calcium needed for?

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Strong bones and teeth

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12
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What is vitamin A needed for?

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Night vision

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13
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Night vision is supported by what vitamin?

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Vitamin A

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14
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What is vitamin B needed for?

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Release of energy from carbohydrates

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15
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What vitamin helps energy to be released from carbohydrates?

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Vitamin B

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16
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What is vitamin C needed for?

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Immune system

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17
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What vitamin supports the immune system?

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Vitamin C

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18
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What is vitamin D needed for?

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Absorption of calcium

19
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What vitamin helps calcium to be absorbed by the body?

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Vitamin D

20
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What does vitamin E do?

A

Support healthy cell production

21
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What are the three categories of fat?

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Saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated

22
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What is the unhealthiest types of fat?

A

Saturated

23
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What is the healthiest type of fat?

A

Polyunsaturated

24
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What are the three categories of carbohydrate?

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Starchy carbohydrates, sugars and fibre

25
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How many grams of fibre should you have a day?

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18g

26
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What illness does fibre help prevent?

A

Constipation

27
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In the longer term, what life-threatening illness does fibre help prevent?

A

Bowel cancer

28
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What type of diabetes is linked to a high sugar diet?

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Type two

29
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Too much sugar and fat in the diet can lead to what illness?

A

Obesity

30
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Tooth decay is linked to a diet high in which nutrient?

A

Sugar

31
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High blood pressure is linked to a diet high in what?

A

Salt

32
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Increased risk of heart attacks and strokes are linked to a diet high in what?

A

Salt

33
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Dehydration can be caused by excessive consumption of what nutrient?

A

Salt

34
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Diarrhoea can be caused by excessive consumption of what?

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Fibre

35
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Pasta, bread, rice and potatoes are high in what nutrients?

A

Carbohydrates and vitamin B

36
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Meat, fish and eggs are high in what nutrients?

A

Protein and vitamins A,D,E and K

37
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Milk, yoghurt and cheese are high in what nutrient?

A

Calcium

38
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Butter and cream fit into the purple section of the Eatwell plate because they are high in what?

A

Fat

39
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What sections of the Eatwell plate are the biggest?

A

Fruits and vegetables and starchy carbohydrates

40
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Fruits and vegetables are high in what nutrients?

A

Fibre and vitamins A,C and E

41
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What foods can people eat to increase their fibre intake?

A

Wholegrains, fruits and vegetables (especially the skins)

42
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What healthy eating guidelines do the government recommend?

A

The Eatwell Plate

5 a day

43
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How many portions of fruits and vegetables should we eat a day?

A

5

44
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Eating too many carbohydrates can lead to what?

A

Becoming overweight or obese

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