Nutrition Flashcards
Give four sources of water:
SOUP CUCUMBER PINEAPPLE TOMATO WATERMELON JELLY
If we don’t have a sufficient amount of dietary fibre we get problems such as
Constipation
Bowel cancer
And
Diverticular disease
Give the 5 main nutrient groups
Protein Fat Carbohydrates Vitamins Minerals
What percentage of the human body is water?
70%
Give four causes of dehydration
Vomiting
Not enough fluids
Diarrhoea
Sweating
How much water should woman drink a day
1.6 litres
How much water should men drink a day
2 litres a day
Source?
The food a nutrient is found in
Function
The job a nutrient has in the body
Diet
The food we eat on a day-day basis
Nutrient?
A substance found in food that specific affect in the body
Deficiency?
Not getting enough of a nutrient
Excess?
Getting too much of a nutrient
Food
Anything we eat or drink
Nutrition?
The food we eat and the effects on the body
Four symptoms of dehydration
Thirsty
Tiredness
Dry mouth
Reduced urine
Four sources of fibre
Baked beans
Wholewheat pasta
Whole grain cereals
Appleskin
How many grams of fibre should we eat a day?
30g
Plant sources of protein
Soya milk Kidney beans Lentils Quorn Chickpeas
Animal sources of protein. Give 5 examples
Beef Fish Poultry Milk Cheese
Excess amounts of protein can lead to:
Damaged Kidneys
Fat: Give four examples of saturated fats.
Bacon
Butter
Sausages
Cream
Protein: Protein is needed for _____________
and _____
Rapid growth during childhood and adolescence
And
Repair and maintenance of all body cells and tissues at all stages of life.
Unsaturated fats and oils (usually coming from plant sources are______ and _______
Avocados
And
Nuts