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health for teens
whats important in foods for teens
Question | Answer |
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In adolescence we have a period of what? | Rapid Growth |
What is a protein? | A protein is a very complex molecules made up of small units called amino-acids. |
what is a high quality protein? | Animal Products and soya beans |
In adolescence when we need to increase iron what is the best source of iron? | Red meat |
Why do we eat convenice food? | because its is easier to buy, prepare, and consume. |
How many serves of breads and cereals is recomended each day? | 5 serves |
How many servers of vegetables is recomended each day? | 5 serves |
How many serves of fruit is recomended each day? | 2 serves |
How many serves of milk and milk products is recomended each day? | 2 serves |
How many serves of meat is recomended each day? | 1-2 serves |
How many serves of extras is recomended each day? | NO more than 2 serves |
How many litres of water is recomended each day? | 1 litre to 1 and a half litres |
Where can carbohydrates found in foods? | In cereals, flour, starch, pasta, sugar, cellullose and pectin |
How much water is stored in the body? | 70% of water in women it is 36 litres and in men 42 litres |
What are vitamins? | Vitamins are complete chemical substances present in very small amounts of foods. |