Whats On Your Plate Flashcards
Nutrient
A stub stance found in food that has a specific function in the body
Diet
The food we eat
Source
The food a nutrient is found in
Physical activity
The exercise we do
Obesity
A disorder cause by gaining excessive weight
Dental caries
The process which causes tooth decay
Energy balance
Balancing the food we eat with physical activity
When do we need the eat well guide
When deciding what to eats
Cooking meals
Shopping for groceries
What can protein help with
Rapid growth
What do carbohydrates provide
Energy to grow and carry out activities
What are the 2 types of carbohydrates
Starchy and sugary
What does fat give you
Energy
What does calcium help with
Growth and strengthening bones and teeth
What does iron help with
Producing enough red blood cells (especially when rapid growth) and boosting brain power
What does vitamin C do
Builds a stronger immune system
What does dietary fibre do
Prevents constipation
What section of the eat well guide does carrots belong in
Fruit and vegetables
What section does butter belong in
Oils and spreads
What section does eggs belong in
Beans, pules, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins
What section does milk belong in
Diary and Alternatives
What section does porridge belong in
Potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates
Name 4 alternatives to water
Milk, tea, soup, sugar free cordials
What nutrients does apples have
Dietary fibre
Vitamin C
What nutrients does potatoes have
Starchy carbohydrates protein
Whole grain varieties also provide dietary fibre
What nutrients does cream cheese have
Protein, calcium, fat
What nutrients does beef have
Protein, iron, fat
What nutrients does olive oil have
Fat
