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Unit 2 Whats On Your Plate.? Flashcards

1
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Definition of Nutrient

A

Substances found in food that have specific functions in the body

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Definition of diet

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The food we eat

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Definition of source

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The food a nutrient is found in

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Definition of physical activity

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The exercise we do

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5
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Definition of Obesity

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A disorder caused by gaining excessive weight

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Definition of dental caries

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The process which cause tooth decay

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Definition of energy balance

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Balancing the food we eat with physical activity

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What is protein used for?

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To help with rapid growth

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What are carbohydrates used for?

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For energy to grow and carry out activities. There are 2 types of carbohydrates - starch and sugar

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What is fat used for?

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To provide energy

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What is calcium used for?

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For growth and strengthening of bones and teeth

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What is iron used for?

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To produce red blood cells and boost brain power

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What is vitamin C used for?

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To build a strong immune system

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14
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Give 4 examples of food from:

The food and vegetables group

Also name the main nutrients

A

Apple, banana, pear, tomato, carrot or peas

Dietary fibre
Vitamin C

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Give 4 examples of food from:

Potatoes, bread, rice and other starchy carbohydrates

Also name the main nutrients

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Potatoes, rice, pasta, bread, cous cous, noodles

Starchy carbohydrates
Protein

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16
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Give 4 examples of food from:

Dairy and alternatives food group

Also name the main nutrients

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Milk, cheddar, cheese, yoghurt, soya milk, almond milk, cream cheese

Protein
Calcium
Fat

17
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Give 4 examples of food from:

Beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins

Also name the main nutrients

A

Butter, flora, olive oil, vegetable oil, margarine

Fat

18
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What does dietary fibre help with?

A

Prevent constipation

19
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How many glasses of water should you drink every day?

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6-8

20
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Definition of a composite food

A

A combination of the food we eat

21
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What do we measure energy in?

A

Calories

22
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What 2 sources does energy come from?

A

Fat and carbohydrates

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