Section 1 Flashcards

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What does malnutrition mean

A

A diet that is not balanced

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1
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How many nutrient groups are there

A

7

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2
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What does starvation mean

A

Not getting enough of any food

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3
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What foods have carbohydrates in them

A

Sugars and starch

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4
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What does carbohydrates provide us with

A

Energy

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5
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What is the deficiency of carbohydrates called

A

Starvation

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6
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What are some sources of protein

A

Chicken fish beans

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7
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What is protein used for

A

Growth and repair

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8
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What is the deficiency of protein called

A

Kwashiorkor

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9
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What are some sources of fat

A

Fried foods bacon butter

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10
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What is fat used for

A

Energy insulation

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11
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What is the deficiency of fat called

A

Starvation

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12
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What are some sources of calcium

A

Milk cheese

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13
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What is calcium used for

A

Bones and teeth

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14
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What is the deficiency of calcium called

A

Rickets

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15
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What are some sources of iron

A

Red meat green veg

16
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What is iron used for

A

Red blood cells

17
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What is the deficiency of iron called

A

Anaemia

18
Q

What are sources of vitamin A

A

Carrots

19
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What is vitamin A used for

A

Essential for good eyesight

20
Q

What is the deficiency of vitamin A called

A

Problems seeing in low light

21
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What are some sources of vitamin C

A

Citrus fruits black currents

22
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What is vitamin C used for

A

Healthy skin and gums

23
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What is the deficiency of vitamin C called

A

Scurvy

24
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What are some sources of vitamin D

A

Oily fish eggs

25
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What is vitamin D used for

A

Absorption if calcium for bones and teeth

26
Q

What is the deficiency of vitamin D called

A

Rickets

Osteoporosis in ale life

27
Q

What are some sources of fibre

A

Cereals

Homemade bread

28
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What is the use for fibre

A

Adds bulk to food

Keeps gut healthy

29
Q

What is the deficiency of fibre called

A

Prevents constipation and bowl cancer

30
Q

What are the uses of water

A

70% of your body is water
Used as a solvent
And the major transport fluid

31
Q

What is the deficiency of water called

A

Dehydration