B1.1.1 Diet and Exercise Flash Cards

Question	Answer
Define: balanced diet	A balanced diet is one which provides the correct quantities of nutrients for the body's cells tissues and organs and for supporting normal growth and development
What is required in a balanced diet ?	The carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water
What is carbohydrate required for?	It is broken down into slow release energy
What is fat required for ?	It is used for energy, insulation and protection
What is protein required for ?	It is used for growth, repair and the building of amino acids
What are vitamins required for ?	For antioxidants
What are minerals required for ?	They are used for enzyme function
What is fiber required for ?	Fiber aids digestion
Name 4 deficiency diseases	Scurvy - Lack of Vitamin C Rickets - Lack of Calcium Anaemia - Lack of Iron Kwashionka - Lack of Vitamin D

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	Created by Tom.Snow over 9 years ago