Nutrition Flashcards
Why do you need carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are used as fuel for your body. Active or growing people need lots of carbohydrates. They give you energy.
Why do we need proteins?
Proteins are vital for growth and repair damaged areas.
Why do we need lipids( fats and oils )?
Lipids act as a store of energy, which you use if your body runs out of carbohydrates
Why do we need vitamins?
Vitamins are only needed in very small amounts. They keep many vital process’ happening .
Why do we need minerals?
We need minerals for our blood teeth and bones and nerves.
Why do we need fibre?
Fibre helps food move through your digestive system .
Some people don’t get enough food to eat this is called …
Starvation
The effects of starvation include …
Slow growth in children
More likely to get infections
Irregular periods in women
A lack in vitamin c can cause …
Scurvy
A deficiency disease that causes problems with the skin, joints and gums.
Daily basic energy requirement(ber) = …
5.4 x 24 hrs x body mass (kg)
What disease do you get if you have a lack of vitamin C?
Scurvy
What disease do kids get if they have a lack of vitamin D?
Rickets (bendy legs)
In what food do we find iron?
Meat
Spinach
In what food do we find calcium?
Milk
In what foods do we find carbohydrates?
Potatoes, rice, pasta, bread
