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Nutrients
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the 6 nutrients needed for good life? | Water, Fat, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, Carbs, |
| How do you get all the nutrients you need? | Eat a variety of foods |
| What is he function of protein? | It is needed for growth, maintenance, and repair of tissues. |
| What are food sources of protein? | Fish, Meat, Eggs, Dried BEANS, Milk |
| What happens if you do not get enough protein in your diet? | Slow growth and may develop Infections |
| What is the main function of Carbs? | Main source of protein and carbs are needed for body functions |
| What foods are sources of Carbs? | Sugars, Starches, Fiber. |
| What are three Carbs and the function of each? | Sugars are a quick source of energy, Starches provide longer lasting energy, and Fiber helps in pooping |
| What happens if you get too many Carbs in your diet? | Weight gain |
| What is the function of fat? | Insulates body from cold |
| What foods are sources of fat? | Butter, Mayo, Meats, Cheeses, Salad Dressings |
| What happens if you get too much fat in your diet? | Overweight |
| What are the functions of water? | Most important substance taken into your body and food cannot be digested without water |
| How much water should you get each day | Need to drink 8 8oz glasses of water per day. |
| Define Nutrients | The chemical substances in food that are used by your boby to keep it going |
| Define deficiencies | Shortage |
| Compare and contrast water soluble and fat soluble vitamins. | Water soluble are vitamin excess that is removed as waste and Fatsoluble are vitamin excess that can be stored in body fat |
| What is the function of Vitamin A? | Keeps skin in good condition |
| What happens if pregnant women don’t get enough folic acid in their diet? | birth defects may form |
| What foods are sources of Vitamin A? | found in yellow and green vegies, fruit, and animal fat |
| What is the function of B Vitamins? | helps release energy from food |
| What foods are sources of B Vitamins? | Found in green, leafy vegies and meat |
| What are the functions of Vitamin C? | helps broken bones mend and wounds heal. Also helps the body use some nutrients |
| What foods are sources of Vitamin C? | found in citrus fruits, strawberries, broccoli, and tomatoes |
| What is the function of Vitamin D? | helps your body use some minerals needed to build bones and teeth |
| What foods are sources of Vitamin D? | found in fish and fortified in milk |
| What is the function of Vitamin E? | keeps oxygen in the body from dissolving nutrients |
| What foods are sources of Vitamin E? | Found in vegie oil, whole grains, eggs, and green leafy vegies. |
| What is the function of Vitamin K? | helps the blood clot |
| What foods are sources of Vitamin K? | Cauliflower, Liver, and egg yolks |
| Define trace minerals. | found in small amounts in the body |
| What is the function of calcium and phosphorus? | It is needed for strong bones and teeth |
| What are food sources of calcium and phosphorus? | fish, milk, and green leafy vegies |
| What is the function of sodium, chlorine, and potassium? | Helps keep the right amount of fluid inside and around cells |
| What are food sources of sodium, chlorine and potassium? | table salt, bananas, orange juice, and milk. |
| What happens if you get too much sodium in your diet? | high blood pressure |
| What happens if you get too much potassium? | It is toxic in high doses |
| What is the function of iron? | needed for healthy red blood cells |
| What foods are sources of iron? | liver, fish, eggs, and dried bean |
| Define anemia. | the lack of iron, which makes you feel tired and have no appetite |
| What is the function of iodine? | helps the thyroid gland produce a hormone that affects growth |
| What foods are sources of iodine? | iodized salt, and saltwater fish |
| Define goiter. | swelling of the thyroid gland |
| What causes goiters? | iodine deficiency |
| What is the function of fluoride? | needed for the proper development of teeth and bones |
| What are sources of fluoride? | meats, eggs, milk, toothpaste, and some types of water |
| What are nutritional needs based on? | age, sex, body build, lifestyle, and health |
| Define recommended daily allowances. | they are standards to help people know the amounts of nutrients they need. |
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