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Flashcards by skavendan.45, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by skavendan.45
about 11 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What is carbohydrates | 50% of energy, if not used as energy turned into fat, mainly found in cereals, vegetables,fruits |
| what is protien | vital for growth and repair of the body, found in meat, milk, legumes, fish, eggs, cheese, if not used as energy stored as fat |
| fats | provide the body with some vitamins and energy, if not used stored as fat tissue |
| vitamins | vital for life, assist with the release of energy form carbs, proteins and fats. found in all foods, so that's why its good to eat a variety of food. |
| what are the five food groups | Milk, yogurt, cheese. vegetables and legumes, lean meat, poultry, eggs, fish, nuts, legumes. Grain |
| What are minerals | helps in the regulation of the body processes as well as building tissue within the body, best found in meat, dairy products, fruit and vegetables. some major minerals are zinc, iodine and magnesium |
| Water | vital for life, water regulates body heat, assists in the transport of nutrients and removes waste from the body through urine. |
| Fibre | required for life, important in the body to help remove waste via the faeces, only found in foods from plants such as rolled oats, wholegrain bread and carrots |
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