Nutrients
What are the macronutrients?
Fat, protein and carbohydrates
Name a function of fat
Provides warmth/insulation,
Provides organs a layer of protection,
Helps absorb fat soluble vitamins,
Concentrated source of energy
What can happen if you have too little carbohydrates?
Tired, cant concentrate, low energy
What happens if you have too much protein?
More energy, potential weight gain, injuries repair faster
What are the micronutrients?
Vitamins and minerals
Name a function of carbohydrates
Provides energy
What happens if you have too little fat?
Weight loss, could have low energy, fat soluble vitamins may not be absorbed
What happens if you have too much fat?
Weight gain which can lead to obesity, excess hormone production, more energy
What are the vitamins we have learned about?
A, B group, C, D, E and K
Name a function of protein
For maintenance, repair and growth of muscles, cells and tissue
What happens if you have too little fibre?
Can lead to constipation, potentially lead to bowel diseases/bowl cancer
What happens if you have too much carbohydrates?
What minerals have we learned about?
Sodium, iron, calcium, phosphorus
Pick a mineral and name a function
Sodium - prevents cramping after exercise, regulates fluid balance, for nerve function
Calcium - for the growth and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth
Phosphorus - works with calcium for the growth and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth
Iron - produces red blood cells that transport oxygen around the body
What happens if you have too little calcium?
Bones may break easier, bones take longer to repair, could lead to osteoporosis
What happens if you have too much sodium?
Can lead to strokes, hypertension, high blood pressure
Iron & Vitamin C
Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D
Fibre & Water
Pick a vitamin and name its function
Vitamin A - for healthy eyes, growth in children, an antioxidant (ACE vitamin)
Vitamin B group - to release energy from foods/carbs
Vitamin C - helps fight infection, boosts immune system, an antioxidant (ACE vitamin)
Vitamin D - works with calcium for the growth and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth
Vitamin E - for healthy skin, an antioxidant (ACE vitamin), helps reduces chances of developing cancer or heart disease
What happens if you have too little iron?
Tired, feeling faint/dizzy, paleness, struggle to concentrate
What happens if you have too much calcium?
Bones repair quicker, stronger bones, can lead to kidney stones