Section 2 Flashcards

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1
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Carbohydrates function

A

Provides energy

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2
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Lipids function

A
  • Provides energy
  • acts as an energy store
  • provides insulation
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3
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Proteins function

A

Needed for growth and repair of tissue

Energy in emergencies

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4
Q

Vitamin A function

A

Make chemicals in the retina
Protests the surface of the eye and conjunctiva tissue
Healthy skin and hair

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5
Q

Vitamin C function

A

Sticks together cells lining surfaces in the body

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6
Q

Vitamin D function

A

Helps bones absorb calcium and phosphorous

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7
Q

Calcium function

A

Makes bones and teeth

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8
Q

Iron

A

Makes haemoglobin in red blood cells to carry oxygen

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9
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Absorption

A

The products of digestion are absorbed into your bloodstream in the small intestine

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10
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Assimilation

A

The digested food products are absorbed into the cells of the body by diffusion and assimilation

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11
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Egestion

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Removing undigested food out of the body

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12
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Excretion

A

Removing the waste products of metabolism

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13
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Carbohydrates- found in

A

Pasta
Rice
Sugar

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14
Q

Lipids are found in

A

Butter

Oily fish

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15
Q

Proteins are found in

A

Meat

Fish

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16
Q

Vitamin A is found in

A

Liver

17
Q

Vitamin C is found in

A

Oranges

18
Q

Vitamin D is found in

A

Eggs

19
Q

Calcium is found in

A

Milk

Cheese

20
Q

Iron is found in

A

Red meat

21
Q

Water is found in

A

Food and drink

22
Q

Dietary fibre is found in

A

Whole meal bread