Nutrient

Cards (44)

  • Vitamin A
    Vision loss and dry scaly skin
  • Food with vitamin A
    Fish, egg, liver
  • Vitamin B food 

    meat (especially liver), seafood, poultry, eggs
  • Vitamin B deficiency 

    neurological problems, such as persistent tingling in the hands and feet or problems with balance
  • Vitamin C deficiency 

    Scurvy-bruising, gum and dental problems, dry hair and skin, and anemia.
  • Vitamin C food 

    citrus fruit, such as oranges and orange juice. peppers. strawberries.
  • Vitamin D deficiency
    Muscle pain. Bone pain. Increased sensitivity to pain. A tingly, “pins-and-needles” sensation in the hands or feet.
  • what make up a good balanced diet
    protein
    carbohydrate
    fat
    vitamins
    mineral
  • what are vitamin A necessary 

    fighting infection
    healthy skin and blood
    strong bone and teeth
    good eyesight
    growth of new cells
  • what is vitamin b necessary for 

    energy production
    nervous system
    blood production
    healthy hair skin eye liver mouth
    muscle tone
  • what is vitamin c necessary for 

    helping skin to heal
    production of red blood cells
    fighting off bacterial infections
    helping iron to be absorbed
    helping to prevent infection
  • what is vitamin d necessary for 

    strong bone and teeth
    helping to regulate the heart
    contributing to goof health
    protecting against muscle weakness
    helping calcium be absorbed
  • what is vitamin e necessary for 

    improving circulation
    helping muscle use oxygen
    helping normal clotting and healing
    extending life of red blood cells
    keeping eye healthy
    helping to prevent heart disease
  • what is vitamin k necessary for 

    blood clotting
    normal liver function
    helping calcium be absorbed
  • BMI groups
    underweight -18.5 and below
    normal- 18.5-24.9
    overweight- 25-29.9
    obese- 30-39.9
    severely obese- 40 and above
  • food with protein
    meat, fish, egg, milk,
  • food with carbohydrate (sugar)

    honey, cake, fruit, milk
  • food with carbohydrate (starch)

    flour, bread, potato, rice
  • food with carbohydrate (fiber)

    leafy veg, whole wheat, dried fruit
  • food with fat(saturated)
    butter, cream, meat
  • food with fat (unsaturated)

    olive oil, avocado, nuts and seeds
  • food with vitamin d
    fish oil, liver, egg
  • what happens if you done have enough vitamin A
    affects the ability to see in low light and increase the risk of death from infection
  • food with vitamin e
    egg, cereal, vegetable oil, nuts and seeds
  • vitamin e deficiency
    causes involuntary movement and loss of feeling in lower leg and feet
  • vitamin k food

    green leafy vegetable, cheese, vegetable oil
  • vitamin k deficiency
    causes bleeding disorders, with blood slow to clot. bruising is a sign
  • protein deficiency
    muscle wasting, hair loss delayed wound healing
  • carbohydrate deficiency
    insufficient intake of starchy carbohydrate cause ketosis. this is where fat is broken down to supply energy and ketones build up in the blood stream. this can cause dehydration, chemical imbalance, breath odor
  • fat deficiency
    intake of fat soluble vitamins A,D,E,K cannot be absorbed, this can affect night vision, skin, immune response, bone strength, nervous system, blood clotting
  • food with calcium
    milk, cheese, tofu, green vegetable
  • food with iron
    egg, liver, tofu, green vegetable, dried fruit
  • calcium deficiency
    it can cause osteoporosis in adults
    numbness or tingling in fingers
    muscles cramps
    abnormal heart beat and high blood pressure
  • Zinc food 

    Meat fish and seafood soya beans and wholewheat food
  • Why is zinc necessary
    Help the body fight various pathogens. it is key to making DNA and protei
  • Zinc deficiency
    Loss of smell and taste
    Poor wound healing
    hair loss
  • Iron food 

    Liver red meat kidney beans
  • why is iron necessary
    Used in haemoglobin which is carry oxygen around the bod. which will go to the muscles
  • Iron deficiency
    Anaemia which cause symptoms unexpected fatigue, shortness of breath, general weakness
  • Sodium food 

    Pizza sandwich soup