NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR ADOLESCENCE Flashcards
is the study of food in relation to
the health of an individual community or
social and the process thorough which food
is used to sustain life and growth
Nutrition
Getting a right amount of healthful food
and not skipping meals
GOOD
NUTRITION
is need for teeth
and bone
development.
Calcium
Symbol for Calcium
Ca
is important in forming
hemoglobin, which carries oxygen
in the body.
Iron
Symbol for Iron
Fe
is the building
block of muscles, bone,
hair, and nails.
Protein
is an important micro
nutrients for cell division and
protein synthesis.
Zinc
Symbol for Zinc
Zn
Aids the body in depositing calcium in bones.
Vitamin D
Disables production of free radicals in tissue.
Vitamin E
Transports nutrients for better bone health.
Potassium
Helps with the feeling full and prevents
constipation.
Fiber
Symbol for Potassium
K
are subtances in food the your
body needs to grow, repair itself and supply
you with energy.
Nutrients