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15 Cards in this Set
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What is food? |
Food is needed for energy, growth, repair and to prevent diseases |
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What is a balanced diet? |
It consists of the right amounts of food |
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What does a balanced diet consist of? |
These include: fats, protein, vitamins, carbohydrates, minerals and water |
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What is the function of carbohydrates? |
They give energy |
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What are carbohydrates included in? |
Sugar; found in jam and honey (quick release of energy) Starch; found in potatoes, rice and bread (slow release of energy) Fibre; found in bran and vegetables (prevents constipation) |
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What is the function of fats? |
Fats store energy and are needed to insulate the body |
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What are fats included in? |
Sources of fat include: butter, cream, milk and oils |
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What is the function of protein? |
Proteins are needed to make muscle and hair and are used to repair body parts |
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What are proteins included in? |
Sources of protein include: meat, fish, eggs, milk and nuts |
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What are the functions of vitamins? |
Vitamin C is needed to keep skin and gums healthy Vitamin D is needed to form strong bones and teeth |
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What are vitamins included in? |
Examples of foods include (vitamin c) - oranges (citrus fruits) Examples of foods include (vitamin d) - milk and butter |
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What is the function of minerals? |
Iron form red blood cells Calcium is needed to form strong bones |
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What are minerals included in? |
Examples include (iron) - red meat Examples include (calcium) - milk and cheese |
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What is a food pyramid? |
A food pyramid shows how much of each food type is needed for a healthy diet |
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What is a control? |
A control is an experiment against which the actual experiment can be judged |
