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B1.1.1 Diet and Exercise Flash Cards
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- 1Define: balanced dietA balanced diet is one which provides the correct quantities of nutrients for the body's cells tissues and organs and for supporting normal growth and development
- 2What is required in a balanced diet ?The carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water
- 3What is carbohydrate required for?It is broken down into slow release energy
- 4What is fat required for ?It is used for energy, insulation and protection
- 5What is protein required for ?It is used for growth, repair and the building of amino acids
- 6What are vitamins required for ?For antioxidants
- 7What are minerals required for ?They are used for enzyme function
- 8What is fiber required for ?Fiber aids digestion
- 9Name 4 deficiency diseasesScurvy - Lack of Vitamin C
Rickets - Lack of Calcium
Anaemia - Lack of Iron
Kwashionka - Lack of Vitamin D
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- Flashcards for B1.1.1 Diet and Exercise. These flash cards focus on balanced diet.
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