Whats On Your Plate Flashcards
What is a nutrient?
A nutrient is a substance found in food that has a specific function or role in the body
What is a diet?
The food we eat
What is a source?
A source is the food the nutrient is found in
What is physical activity?
The exercise we do
What is obesity?
Obesity is a disorder caused by gaining excessive weight
What are dental carries?
Carries are the process which causes tooth decay
What is energy balance?
Energy phones is balancing the food we eat with physical activity
What is protein?
To help with rapid growth in children and repair the cells in everyone
What do carbohydrates help us do?
Carbohydrates give us energy to grow and carry out activities. There are two types of carbohydrates. These are starch and sugar.
What is fat used for?
Fat is used to provide energy
What is iron for?
To produce enough red blood cells and boost brain power
What is vitamin C for?
To build a strong immune system
What is dietary fibre used for?
To prevent constipation
What are the five sections of the eat well guide?
Fruit and veg, carbohydrates, oils and spreads beans, pus, fish, eggs, meat, and other proteins and dairy and alternatives
How many glasses of water do we need to drink each day?
We need to drink at least 68 glasses of water each day
