Nutrition Flashcards
What are macro nutrients?
They are protein, fat and carbs
What are micro nutrients?
They are minerals and vitamins
Should we take macro nutrients or micro nutrients in small amounts?
Micro nutrients
Do macro nutrients or micro nutrients need to be broken down?
Macro nutrients need to be broken down
Give 5 reasons why we eat food?
- to give a feeling of fullness
- the social aspect
- to get goodness out of it
- to prevent illnesses
- bored
Name the 6 nutrients?
- protein
- fat
- carbs
- vitamins
- minerals
- water
What goodness do we get from food?
- strong bones and teeth
- energy
- growth
- prevents constipation
- general good health
Classify protein into 2 groups?
High biological value
Low biological value
What is high biological value?
Meat, fish, eggs and cheese
What is low biological value?
Peas, beans, nuts and pasta
What does protein do?
- Growth
- Repair of worn out or damaged cells
- prediction of hormones, enzymes and antibodies
- gives us energy and hearts our bodies
What does high biological value usually come in?
Animal foods
What does low biological foods usually come in?
Vegetable foods
What are saturated fats?
Milk
Cheese
Meat
Butter
What are unsaturated fats?
Oil
Oily fish
Nuts
Seeds
Give two examples of oily fish?
Tuna
Sardines
