The 7 Main Nutrient Table Flashcards
What are some good starch sources for carbohydrates?
- Rice
- Potatoes
- Pasta
What are carbohydrates used for?
To provide us with energy
What happens if we don’t get enough carbohydrates?
You will enter starvation
What are some good sources of protein?
- chicken
- fish
- beans
What is protein used for?
Growth and repair
What happens if you don’t get enough protein?
You will develop kwashiorkor
What are some good sources of fat?
- fried foods
- bacon
- butter
What is fat used for?
- To give us energy
- to insulate us
What happens if you don’t get enough fat?
You will enter starvation
What are some good sources of minerals? (Calcium)
- Milk
- cheese
What are some good sources of minerals? (Iron)
- Red meat
- Green veg
What are the Uses of minerals? (Calcium)
- To strengthen bones and teeth
What are the uses of minerals? (Iron)
To produce red blood cells
What could happen if you don’t get enough minerals? (calcium)
You will get rickets
What could happen if you don’t get enough minerals? (Iron)
You will get anaemia
What are some good sources of vitamin A?
Carrots
What are some good sources of vitamin C?
- Citrus fruits
- black currants
What are some good sources of vitamin D?
- oily fish
- eggs
What are the uses of vitamin A?
Essential for good eyesight
What are the uses of vitamin C?
Keep your skin and gums healthy
What are the uses of vitamin D?
Absorption of calcium for bones and teeth
What happens if you don’t get enough vitamin A?
You will have problems seeing in low light
What will happen if you don’t get enough vitamin C?
You will get scurvy
What will happen if you don’t get enough vitamin D?
You will get rickets and will have osteoporosis in later life
What are some good sources of fibre?
- Cereals
- Whole meal bread
What are the uses of fibre?
Adds a bulk to the food and keeps guts healthy
What would happen if you didn’t get enough fibre?
you might develop constipation and bowel cancer
What are some good sources of water?
- All drinks
- Fresh fruit/veg
What is water used for?
- 70% of your body is water
- Used as a solvent and a major transport
What will happen if you don’t get enough water?
You will become dehydrated
Wha are some good sugar sources for carbohydrates?
Lactose in milk
