WA3 Flashcards
what is fresh food
raw food that comes straught from the animal that needs to be consumed wuickly as it is perishable
what is processed food
processed food is food obtained from processing raw food in the factory so that it can be kept longer and for easier consumption
what are carbohydrates
main source of bodys enegry for daily activities and basal metabolism
name two examples of carbs
rice noodles bread sugarcane potato
what are the health risks of carbs
may cause tooth decay and excess carbs will be converted into fats which will result in eright gan iver time
what are vitamins and minerals
nutrients that protect our body for diseases and keep us healthy
what are fat solublevitamins
they are stored in our liver and fatty tissues
name the four fat soluble vitamins
a d e k
what are the benefits of vitamin A and give an example
better night vision
mantains healthy skin
papaya broccoli liver cheese
what is the effects of vitamin A defiebcy
dry skin
night blindness
what are the functions od vitamin D and gove an example
helps in the absorption of calcium from food to build strong bones and teeth
egg yolk milk salmon
what is the effect of vitamin d defiency
rickets in chidren
name the functions of bitsmin E and give an example
keeps immune system strong against viruses and bacteria
helps in formation of red blood cells
nuts vegetable oil green leafy veggies
what is the effect of vitamin E defiebcy
cause red blood cells to rupture
what is the function of vitamin K anf give an example
meeded for normal blood clotting after an injury
spring onion kiwi
what is the effect of vitamin k defiency
blood is unsble to clot properly
what are water soluble vitamins
they dissolve in water and are removed through urination
name the vitamins that ar water solubke
vitamin b grp vitamin c
what is the function of the vitamin b grp and name an example
helps in releasing energy from food
cereal milk meat egg