Macro-Nutrient
Name a Macronutrient give an example
Carbohydrate- rice
Protein- Chicken
Fats- butterDefine Micro Nutrient
these are the nutrients that are needed in relatively small amounts. these are vitamins and minerals.
Another name for vitamin A
Retinol/ beta carotene
Why do we need Vitamin B1?
to assist growth
to release energy from carbohydrate
for healthy nerves
to stimulate the appetite to aid digestion
why do we need Vitamin B3
to release energy from energy giving nutrients
to keep the skin and digestive tract healthy
to build the body's protein for growth and repair
Define macro-nutrient
these are the nutrients that are needed in relatively large amounts. they are carbohydrates, fats and proteins
what are the type of vitamins
fat-soluble
water-soluble
Why is Vitamin A essential?
for growth
for night vision
to keep the skin and lining of the body cavity healthy so that they can resist infection
Deficiency of Vitamin B1
Beri Beri
Deficiency of Vitamin B2
swollen cracked skin especially in the vicinity of the eye mouth-corners eyeball, tongue and chin
nervous depression
weakness and poor growth
what happens if there is an excess amount of fat in your diet?
too much fat contributes to diseases including obesity
what are the fat soluble vitamins?
vitamins A,D,E,K
What is a source of Vitamin D?
Sun
liver
oily fish
eggs
What is another name for Vitamin B2?
Riboflavin
excess Vitamin A causes?
Liver damage
bone deformity
dry itchy skin
how many essential amino acids do we need? and what do we need them for?
adults need 8
children need 10
essential for growth
What are the water soluble vitamins
What is a deficiency of Vitamin D?
Rickets in children
Osteomalacia in adults
Deficiency of Vitamin B3 (niacin)
pellagra
Deficiency of Vitamin B12
Pernicious Anaemia
deficiency and excess of protein
little protein can contribute to energy protein malnutrition, while too much protein is converted to energy if unused it is stored as fat
why do we need vitamins?
they are essential nutrients that help keep our bodies running smoothly.
Where do we get Vitamin A from?
Carotene- pawpaw
calaloo
carrots
ripe mangoes
Retinol- butter
egg yolk
oily fish
butter
cheese
Vitamin B12 is essential for?
for the formation of blood
for the proper functioning of the digestive tract and nervous tissue
for healthy nerve tissue
what are the sources of Vitamin b complex
Milk
Meats especially pork Fuits
Vegetables
legumes
While Grain Cereal