Revision for EOY Flashcards
Protein
Is needed for growth and repair and energy
What food is protein found in
Animals, meats, fish, dairy, vegetable, nuts
Carbohydrates (starch)
Gives us energy (slow releasing)
What food is Carbohydrates (starch) found in
Honey, fruits, white sugar, milk, sweets
Carbohydrates (fibre)
Removes waist from our bodies to prevent constipation
What food is Carbohydrates (fibre) found in
Whole meal bread, brown rice, skins of fruits, nuts, vegetables
Fats and Oils
Gives us energy, keeps us warm, protects our vital organs, provides us with fat
What food is Fats and Oils found in
Animals, vegtables
Vitaimn C
Helps the body absorb iron. Needed to maintain connective tissue which binds the body cells together. Fights illnesses
Vitiamn D
Helps calcium be absorbed from the small intestine. Helps calcium be deposited in the bones and teeth
What food is vitamin D found in
Oily fish, sunlight, meat, eggs, butter
What foods is Vitamin C found in
Lemons, orange, kiwi, sprouts, cabbage
Calcium
Strong bones and teeth, vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium. It is needed for the nerves and muscles to work.
What foods is Calcium found in?
Milk, cheese, green leafy vegetables, canned fish
Iron
Makes red blood cells. Vitamin C is needed to help the iron to be absorbed
