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Flashcards by Emma Boxley, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Emma Boxley
almost 11 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What are the seven food types needed in the diet? | Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Fibre, Vitamins, Minerals, Water. |
| What percentage of the diet should carbohydrates take up? | 55-60% |
| What percentage of the diet should proteins take up? | 15-20% |
| What percentage of the diet should fats take up? | No more than 35% |
| What is protein used for in the body? | Growth and repair |
| What are carbs used for in the body? | Energy (respiration) |
| What are fats used for in the body? | Stored energy and insulation |
| What are vitamins used for in the body? | Many things. Each vitamin does a different thing. E.g vit. D - healthy bones E.g vit. C helps absorb iron |
| What is iron used for in the body? | Healthy blood. |
| What is calcium used for in the body? | Bones, blood clotting properly, muscles, teeth |
| What is calcium used for in the body? | Bones, blood clotting properly, muscles, teeth |
| What is fibre used for in the body? | Prevents constipation and bowel cancer. |
| What is water used for in the body? | To replace water which is lost. |
| What foods do you get proteins and carbohydrates from? Name 5 each. | Carbs - bread, pasta, potatoes, cereals, rice. Protein- meat, fish, eggs, beans, nuts. |
| What are macronutrients? | Carbs, proteins, fats |
| What are micronutrients? | Vitamins, minerals |
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