Nutrition and Healthy Eating Flashcards
1
Q
The 5 nutrients are…..
A
Proteins Fats Carbohydrates Vitamins Minerals
2
Q
Protein function and source
A
- for growth and repair
- healing
- meat
- cheese
- nuts
- milk
3
Q
Fats function and source
A
- provides a store of energy
- protects vital organs
- insulates body
- crisps
- cakes
- egg yolk
4
Q
Carbohydrates function and source
A
Provides energy
- pasta
- flour
- vegetables
5
Q
The vitamins (7)
A
A D E K B Folic acid C
6
Q
The minerals (3)
A
Calcium-makes strong bones
Iron-helps make red blood cells
Fluoride-help make enamel on teeth
7
Q
Advantages of breastfeeding
A
- Easier for baby to digest
- quality is always the same( never prepared wrong)
- cheaper than formula
- the milk contains natural antibodies that ward off infections
8
Q
Disadvantages of breastfeeding
A
-mother will need to avoid alcohol drugs and strongly flavoured foods because these will be passed on to the baby
9
Q
What is weaning ?
A
The stage when babies change from an all milk diet to milk and solids diet
10
Q
Symptoms of an allergy
A
Redness
Itchy rash
Runny nose
Vomiting
