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nutrtition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the 6 nutrients needed for good health? | protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water. |
| How do you get all of the nutrients you need? | you need to eat a variety of foods to getall nutrients. |
| What is the function of protein? | needed for growth and matenance, and repair of tissues. |
| What are food sources of protein? | meat, fish, eggs, dried beans, milk, peas nuts and seeds. |
| What happens if you do not get enough protein in your diet? | slow growth and may develop infections easier |
| What is the main function of carbohydrates? | main source of energy |
| What foods are sources of carbohydrates? | sugars, starches, anf fiber. |
| What are the three carbohydrates and the function of each? | sugars area quick source of energy, starches provide longer lasting energy and fiber does not provide energy but aids in digestion |
| What happens if you get too many carbohydrates in your diet? | you gain weight. |
| What is the function of fat? | isulates and protects vital organs |
| What foods are sources of fat? | butter, mayo, meats cheeses and salad dressing |
| What happens if you get too much fat in your diet? | overweight |
| What are the functions of water? | digests food and regulates body temp |
| How much water should you get each day? | 8-8 oz |
| Compare and contrast water soluble and fat soluble vitamins. | you need to eat one everyday and the other you dont |
| Define deficiencies. | shortage |
| What is the function of Vitamin A? | keeps skin in good condition |
| What foods are sources of Vitamin A? | yellow and green veggies, fruit and animal fat |
| What is the function of B Vitamins? | helps release energy from food |
| What foods are sources of B Vitamins? | grains, green leafy veggies, legumes, meat, and milk |
| What happens if pregnant women don’t get enough folic acid in their diet? | increased birth defects |
| What are the functions of Vitamin c? | helps broken bones mend and wounds heal, also helps the body use some nutrients, helps the body resist infection |
| What foods are sources of Vitamin C? | citrus fruits, strawberries, broccoli, and tomaoes |
| What is the function of Vitamin D? | helps the body use some minerals needed to build bones and teeth |
| What foods are sources of Vitamin D? | some fish and fortified in milk |
| What is the function of Vitamin E? | keeps oxygen in the body from dissolving other nutrients |
| What foods are sources of Vitamin E? | vegtable oil, whole grains, eggs, and green leafy veggies |
| What is the function of Vitamin K? | helps the blood clot |
| What foods are sources of Vitamin K? | green leafy veggies, cauliflower, liver, and egg yolks |
| Define trace minerals. | found only in small amounts in the body |
| What is the function of calcium and phosphorus? | needed for strong bones and teeth |
| What are food sources of calcium and phosphorus? | fish;milk products; and green, leafy veggies. |
| What is the function of sodium, chlorine, and potassium? | help to keep the right amount of fluid inside and around cells |
| What are food sources of sodium, chlorine and potassium? | table salt, bananas, orange juice, and milk |
| What happens if you get too much sodium in your diet? | high blood pressure |
| What happens if you get too much potassium? | it can be toxic |
| What is the function of iron? | needed for healthy red blood cells |
| What foods are sources of iron? | liver, fish, eggs, and dried beans. |
| Define anemia. | the lack of iron |
| What is the function of iodine? | helps the thyroid gland produce a horomone that affects growth |
| What foods are sources of iodine? | iodized salt, and saltwater fish. |
| Define goiter. | swelling of thyroid gland |
| What causes goiters? | not enough iodine |
| What is the function of fluoride? | needed for the proper development of teeth and bones |
| What are sources of fluoride? | meats, eggs, milk, toothpaste (not a food dont eat) and some water. |
| What are nutritional needs based on? | based on age, sex, body build, lifestyle and health. |
| Define recommended daily allowances. | standards to help people know the amounts of nutrients they need. |
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