balanced diet

• What are the main biological molecules needed for a healthy diet?

  Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, fiber, water
• Why is it important to have a mix of nutrients in foods?

  Foods normally contain a mix of different nutrients
• What are the main nutrient groups that make up our diet?

  • Carbohydrates
  • Lipids
  • Proteins
• Where are carbohydrates primarily found?

  In starchy foods like bread and pasta
• What is the main reason we need carbohydrates?

  As an energy source
• What are lipids commonly referred to as?

  Fats
• What is the difference between fats and oils?

  Fats are solid, oils are liquid at room temperature
• Where can lipids be found?

  In oily fish, nuts, seeds, dairy, avocados
• What is the main role of lipids?

  To provide energy and store energy
• What foods are rich in proteins?

  Nuts, seeds, meat, fish, legumes
• What are proteins considered to be in the body?

  Building blocks for growth and repair
• What happens to proteins in emergencies?

  They can be used for energy
• What are the differences between vitamins and minerals?

  • Vitamins: Organic molecules made by living organisms
  • Minerals: Inorganic, simpler molecules
• What is vitamin A important for?

  Good vision and healthy skin and hair
• Where can you get vitamin C from?

  Fruits and vegetables, especially citrus
• What disease does vitamin C prevent?

  Scurvy
• How can the body obtain vitamin D?

  From sunlight and certain foods
• What is the main purpose of vitamin D?

  To help absorb calcium
• What is calcium important for?

  Strong bones
• What condition can result from insufficient calcium?

  Rickets
• What is iron important for?

  Component of hemoglobin
• What condition can result from iron deficiency?

  Anemia
• What is fiber classified as?

  A type of carbohydrate
• What is the role of fiber in the diet?

  Helps food move through intestines
• Where can fiber be found?

  Wholemeal foods, fruits, vegetables
• What is the main source of water for the body?

  Drinks and most foods
• Why do we need water in the body?

  For chemical reactions and hydration
• What percentage of the human body is made of water?

  About 70%
• How do we continuously lose water?

  By breathing, sweating, and urinating
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