Home Economics-Chapter 4-Nutrition

The nutrients and their properties and other keywords from Chapter 4

Fibre

Helps with weight loss and management, aids digestion, and prevents constipation.

Protein

Helps the growth and repair of bones, joints, skin, etc.

Carbohydrate

Provides energy and aids in digestion.

Vitamins

Essential for various bodily functions, essentially supporting everything.

Minerals

Various essential nutrients needed for numerous bodily functions.

Fats

Nutrient that provides energy and supports cell growth.

Nutrition

The study of foo, the nutrients it contains, and how they are used by the body

Nutrients

The chemical substances that make up food. When digested they allow the body to function properly

Deficiency Diseases

These are diseases that occur when the body is lacking a nutrient

Macronutrients

Nutrients that are needed in large amounts, and must be digested to be used by the body

Food Pyramid

A tool that helps the public eat a balanced diet

Balanced Diet

Contains all the nutrients needed by the body in the correct amounts

Micronutrients

Nutrients that are only needed in small amounts, and do not have to be digested t obe used by the body