Section 1 Flashcards
What does malnutrition mean
A diet that is not balanced
How many nutrient groups are there
7
What does starvation mean
Not getting enough of any food
What foods have carbohydrates in them
Sugars and starch
What does carbohydrates provide us with
Energy
What is the deficiency of carbohydrates called
Starvation
What are some sources of protein
Chicken fish beans
What is protein used for
Growth and repair
What is the deficiency of protein called
Kwashiorkor
What are some sources of fat
Fried foods bacon butter
What is fat used for
Energy insulation
What is the deficiency of fat called
Starvation
What are some sources of calcium
Milk cheese
What is calcium used for
Bones and teeth
What is the deficiency of calcium called
Rickets
What are some sources of iron
Red meat green veg
What is iron used for
Red blood cells
What is the deficiency of iron called
Anaemia
What are sources of vitamin A
Carrots
What is vitamin A used for
Essential for good eyesight
What is the deficiency of vitamin A called
Problems seeing in low light
What are some sources of vitamin C
Citrus fruits black currents
What is vitamin C used for
Healthy skin and gums
What is the deficiency of vitamin C called
Scurvy
