Whats On Your Plate Flashcards
What number of fruit and veg do u need per day
5 a day
What do carbs give u
Fibre
What do Proteins give u
Protein iron and fat
What does Dairy give u
Calcium protein and iron
Why are oils and spreads a limited food
Because they can give u too much fat
What do these things mean
nutrients
Diet
Source
Physical activity
Obesity
Dental caries
Energy balance
Nutrient= a substance in food that has a specific function in our body’s
Diet= the food we eat
Source= the food a nutrient is found in
Physical activity = the exercise we do to lose weight
Obesity = a disorder caused by gaining excessive weight
Energy balance = balancing the food we eat with the activities we do
What do these nutrients do
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fat
Iron
Calcium
Vitamin c
Dietary fibre
Protein= helps with rapid growth
Carbohydrates = gives energy to grow
Fat = to provide energy
Calcium = to strengthen bones and teeth
Iron = to produce red blood cells and boosts brain power
vitamin c = builds strong immune system
Fibre = to stop constipation
Water is not a nutrient but it too contributes to the eat well guide can u name 4 fluids other than water that contribute to ur water intake per day
Dilutant juice
Milk
Coffee
Tea
What nutrients do fruit and veg have
Dietary fibre and vitamin c
What nutrients do carbohydrates have
Dietary fibre
Protein
Starchy carbs
What nutrients does dairy have
Calcium protein and fat
What nutrients does protein have
Protein iron and fat
What nutrients do oils and spread have
Fat
What happens if we eat too much sugary foods
We could get tooth decay and obesity
What can a lack of dietary fibre lead to
Bowel cancer and other diseases
