Healthy eating

Pregunta	Respuesta
What are the six essential nutrients?	carbohydrates Fat Vitamins Protein Minerals Fibre
Function of carbohydrates	Proved energy - made up of simple sugars (glucose) which is stored in the liver as glycogen or into fats
Function of fats	Provided energy act as an energy store and provide insulation (adipose tissue) Made up of fatty acids and glycerol
Functions of protein	Growth Repair of tissues to provide energy in emergencies Made up from animo acids (not stored)
Functions of Vitamins and minerals	Various… Vitamin C - prevent scurvy Iron - make haemoglobin for health blood
Functions of water	Prevent dehydration
What are essential amino acids?	Amnio acids which can not be made in the body so have to be got ton from the diet
Nutrients between different people	Age - Children more protein for growth OAP - calcium to prevent osteoporosis Gender - Females need more iron to replace iron lost in menstrual blood Active people - more protein for muscle development and carbohydrates for energy
Religious affects on the diet	Hindus don't eat cow they believe it is sacred
Personal reasons for different diet	Vegetarians - animal cruelty Vegans - No product from animals Trendy - feel its healthier
Medical reasons for different diet	Intolerant - may not have the enzyme needed to break the food down

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