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examples of proteins in the diet
meat/beans
examples of fat in the diet
butter/avocado
examples of carbohydrates in the diet
bread/cake
examples of vitamins in the diet
fruit/vegetables
examples of minerals in the diet
milk/cheese
the nutrient starting with p
protein
the nutrient staring with f
fat
the nutrient starting with c
carbohydrates
the nutrient starting with v
vitamins
the nutrient starting with m
minerals
the nutrient starting with w
water
macronutrients
protein/fat/carbohydrates
micronutrients
minerals/vitamins
RDA
recommended dietary allowance
GDA
guideline daily amount
protein is composed of four elements
carbon/hydrogen/oxygen/nitrogen
nitrogen is the element responsible for…
growth and repair
protein is classified into __ classes
2
HBV
high biological value
what type of protein is HBV?
animal protein
what type of protein is LBV?
vegetable protein
what is the RDA of protein
1g per kg of body weight
3 sources of HBV/animal protein
meat/fish/dairy
3 sources of LBV/vegetable protein
beans/peas/lentils
an advantage of plant foods as a source of protein is…
they contain no saturated fat
functions of protein=
growth and repair of all body cells eg. skin and bones
fats are also known as….
lipids
elements of fats=
carbon/hydrogen/oxygen
fats are made up of what?
glycerol and three fatty acids
fats are divided into 2 groups called what?
saturated fats and unsaturated fats
what are 2 sources of saturated fats?
butter and meat
what are 2 sources of unsaturated fats?
oily fish and vegetable oils
functions of fat
production of heat and energy/ prevention of heat loss by forming an insulating layer under the skin/protection of delicate organs
dangers of eating too much fat=
obesity and build up of cholesterol leading to high blood pressure, strokes and heart disease
unsaturated fats reduce what?
cholesterol in the blood
what are the benefits of omega fatty acids? (comes from unsaturated fat)
reduce heart disease and improve brain function
where can you find omega fatty acids?
oily fish, seeds and nuts
what are hydrogenated fats?
hardened vegetable oils used in processed foods
what elements make up carbohydrates?
carbon,hydrogen,oxygen
what are the elements of carbohydrates organised into?
simple sugar units such as glucose
what are the three groups that contain carbohydrates?
sugars, starch, cellulose
2 sources of carbohydrates from sugar =
cake and biccys
2 sources of carbohydrates coming from starch=
potatoes,cereals
2 sources of carbohydrates coming from cellulose=
fruit,veg
functions of carbohydrates=
supplies body with heat. and energy/ cellulose aids food digestion
rda of fibre =
25g-35g
cellulose is also known as what?
dietary fibre
what does the term empty kilocalories mean?
that food contains sugar only and are lacking in all other nutrients
too much sugar can lead to
tooth decay, weight gain
what is an example of a food with hidden sugars?
savoury sauces
what is the classification of vitamins?
fat soluble and water soluble
what are the fat soluble vitamins?
A,D,E and K
what are the water soluble vitamins?
B and C
vitamin A is also known as what?
carotene
2 sources of vitamin A are..
carrots and peppers
functions of vitamin A
good eyesight and growth
deficiency of vitamin A=
night blindness
2 sources of vitamin D=
sunlight, oily fish
functions of vitamin D=
healthy teeth and bones
a deficiency of vitamin D is..
osteoporosis
2 sources of vitamin e=
seeds and nuts
a function of vitamin E=
healthy skin
2 sources of vitamin K=
green veg, blueberries
functions of vitamin K
normal blood clotting
2 sources of vitamin B=
meat,eggs
a function of vitamin B=
healthy nervous system
deficiency of vitamin B=
Beriberi
vitamin c is also known as..
ascorbic acid
sources of vitamin c=
fruit,veg
a function of vitamin c=
healthy gums
a deficiency of vitamin c=
scurvy
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