Nutrition (Home Economics) | Quizlet

Functions of protein

builds and repairs tissues, builds immune system, helps fight infections and secondary source of energy

Sources of protein

Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, bean, milk, yogurt, cheese

Consequences of too little protein

Weak body, lethargy

Functions of Carbohydrates

Primary source of energy, aids digestion

Sources of carbohydrates

Fruits, veggies, rice, cereal, pasta, and bread

Consequences of too little carbohydrates

Lethargy, fatigue

Functions of fat

Stores fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), prevents injury to internal organs. concentrated energy

Sources of fat

Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, nuts, dairy, junk food

Consequences of too little

Loss of fat soluble vitamins

Functions of Vitamin A

Good eyesight, provides antioxidants, helps skin

Sources of Vitamin A

Dark orange, yellow, red, green fruits and veggies, liver and whole milk

Consequences of too little

Poor eyesight and bad skin

Functions of Vitamin B complex (Thiamin, Riboflavin, Thiacin)

Healthy nervous system and energy

Sources of Vitamin B complex

Dairy, bread, cerea, rice ,pasta, meat, fish,poultry, eggs, beans, nuts group

Consequences of too little Vitamin B

Beriberi, Pellagra, faulty nervous system

Functions of Folic Acid

Brain functions and important for unborn baby

Sources of Folic acid

Green leafy vegetables and beans

Consequences of too little Folic acid

Brain damage/ disability

Functions of Vitamin C

Build healthy gums, teeth and bones

Sources of Vitaminc C

Fruit groups (Citrus) and potatoes, green leafy vegetables, and pepper

Consequences of too little Vitamin C

Scurvy, bruising

Functions of Calcium

Builds teeth and bones, regulates heartbeat

Sources of Calcium

Dairy and green leafy vegetables

Consequences of too little calcium

Osteoporosis and weak bones/ rotten teeth

Functions of Iron

Builds Hemoglobin (blood)

Sources of Iron

Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, beans, nuts

Consequences of too little Iron

Anemia

Function of Iodine

Aids the thyroid to control metabolism

Sources of Iodine

Seafood, veggies, iodized salt

Consequences of too little Iodine

goiter

Functions of Zinc

Important for normal skin, hair and bones. Aids all systems

Sources of Zinc

Oyster, liver, beef, wheat, poultry, pork, nuts, yellow cheese

Consequences of too little zinc

Stunted growth and delayed healing of wounds.

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