A Balanced diet

• what are the 6 essential nutrients ?

  • carbohydrates,
  • proteins
  • fats
  • vitamins
  • minerals
  • water
• what can an unbalanced diet lead to ?

  Malnutrition
• what are carbohydrates used for ?

  provide energy
• what is a balanced diet ?

  the right amount of different kinds of foods to keep your body healthy
• examples of proteins ?

  meat, fish, eggs, cheese
• examples of carbohydrates ?

  bread, pasta, rice, potatoes
• examples of fats ?

  meat, oil, butter, dairy products
• another word for fats ?

  lipids
• water ?

  a liquid which makes up 2/3 of your body
• what are vitamins ?

  a group of organic substances essential in small quantities in your diet
• what are minerals ?

  inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
• what are fibres ?

  a non digestible carbohydrate which comes from cellulose (plant cell walls)
• why do you need fibre ?

  to keep the gut in good working order
• what is the function of lipids ?

  energy and insulation
• what is the function of proteins ?

  growth and repair of tissue
• what is the function of vitamins ?

  improve vision, keep hair and skin healthy
• what is the function of mineral ions ?

  • help make bones and teeth
  • makes haemoglobin for healthy blood
• what are the 2 types of mineral ions and where are they found ?

  • calcium (milk and cheese)
  • iron (red meat)
• what does the energy a person needs depend on ?

  • activity levels
  • age
  • pregnancy