VITIMINS, MINERALS, BALANCED DIET Flashcards
whats is a balanced diet?
the appropriate amount of each food group.
why does the body need carbohydrates?
an immideate source of energy
why does the body need proteins?
for growth and repair
why does the body need lipids?
long term energy store, insulation
why does the body need vitamins?
to prevent deficiency diseases
why does the body need minerals?
to prevent deficiency diseases
why does the body need water?
acts as a solvent
why does the body need fibre?
adds bulk to food to aid peristalsis.
what are foods that are rich in vitamin A?
milk, butter, carrots.
why does the body need vitamin A?
healthy skin and good vision in dim light
what happens if the body does not get enough vitamin A?
the person cannot see well in dim light and may suffer from night blindness.
what are foods that are rich in vitamin B?
yeast, liver, wholemeal bread
why does the body need vitamin B?
healthy nerves
whats happens when the body does not get enough vitamin B?
the nervous system is affected and muscles become weak. the person may suffer from beri-beri.
what are foods that are rich in vitamin C?
oranges, grapefruits, lemons
why does the body need vitamin C?
healthy skin and blood vessels.
whats happens when the body does not receive enough vitamin C?
gums and nose bleed. wounds heal slower. person may suffer from scurvy.
what are foods that are rich in vitamin D?
milk, butter, eggs, fish liver oils.
why does the body need vitamin D?
strong bones and teeth.
what happens when the body does not receive enough vitamin D?
the bones become soft and break easily. the person may suffer from rickets.
name foods that are rich in calcium.
milk, eggs
why does the body need calcium?
used to make bones and teeth
name foods that are rich in iodine.
fish, salt
why does the body need iodine?
used by the thyroid gland, the thyroid gland controls growth.
