Nutrition Flashcards
Define nutrition.
the process of obtaining nutrients from foods you consume in order to sustain living.
What are the 5 main food groups and list 2 food sources if each.
Carbohydrates - Rice, Oatmeal Protein - egg and steak Dairy - Milk and cheese Fruit and Vegetables - Tomato and Carrot Fat - Avocado and walnut
What is a balanced diet and how do we achieve this?
A balanced diet is a diet that consists of food choices that have the right amounts of each food groups, in the recommended amounts.
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
Carbohydrates Protein Fat Vitamins Minerals Water
List 2 food sources for each essential nutrient.
Carbohydrates - Pasta, Nuts Protein - Tofu and Fish Fat - Margarine and Cooking Oils Vitamins - Orange and Banana Minerals - Bread and Legumes Water - Avocado and Apple
Define preservative and why companies use them.
a chemical substance used to preserve food to last longer.
What is the heart foundation tick?
The ‘tick’ is an icon placed on food that had passed the Heart Foundation Organisation test based on having the right amounts of nutrients.
This guides people to choosing the the healthier food choice.
What are super foods?
Foods that are filled with nutrients, such as large doses of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
What is alcohol?
A colourless and intoxicating liquid made by fermented starches that is a depressant.
What is the intoxicating ingredient in alcohol?
Ethanol.
How can you test how much alcohol you drank?
A breathalyser or a blood test.
