Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
Facts on water:
A
2/3 of our body mass is water Water is an important solvent Important as a transport medium 90% of our blood is water Water prevents dehydration Water maintains body volume
2
Q
In what is fibre found in?
A
Cereal Vegetables Fruit Nuts Seeds
3
Q
What effect does fibre have on the body?
A
Fibre is not fully digested but it gives us a feeling of fullness therefore preventing us from overeating
It makes it easier to expel faeces, it is “natures broom”
Fibre also soaks up poisonous wastes from our bodies.
4
Q
Facts on minerals:
A
A chemically simple substance such as elements which also prevent deficiency diseases.
