Voedsel En Voedingstowwe 2 Flashcards
What are the primary functions of food as an energy source?
Movement and building new tissue.
What nutrients provide energy?
Energy comes from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
What substances contain kilojoules?
Only carbohydrates, fats, and proteins contain kilojoules.
What roles do vitamins, minerals, and water play in the body?
They enable hormones, enzymes, and coenzymes to function in metabolic reactions.
What is involved in the maintenance of body temperature?
Food acts as an energy source.
What processes are involved in utilizing food for energy?
Digestion, absorption, and metabolism of food.
What is the significance of metabolic reactions?
They are involved in the release of energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
What promotes growth in young children?
Adequate nutrition, particularly from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
What is the value of food in body function regulation?
Food regulates body functions and provides necessary nutrients.
What is a good source of iron?
Red meat is a good source of iron.
What are the risks associated with inadequate nutrition?
Children may have weaker teeth and jaw muscles due to insufficient nutrients.
What nutrients do children typically consume enough of?
Children usually eat enough carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
What nutrients do children often lack?
Children often do not get enough calcium, iron, vitamins C and A.
What factors contribute to nutrient deficiencies in children?
Lack of nutrient-rich food due to socioeconomic circumstances.
What are some examples of nutrient-rich foods?
Milk (calcium), red meat (iron), and fruits and vegetables (vitamins A and C).
