Nutrient meaning
What is a nutrient?
A substance in food that helps the body grow,stay healthy and get energy.
Which nutrient gives the body energy quickly?
Carbohydrates
Is vitamin c a micronutrient or macronutrients
Micronutrients
Name one source of vitamin c
Orange, strawberry.
Lack of vitamin c causes which signs.
Tooth decay, gum bleeding ,slow healing of wounds
Is a macronutrient needed in large or small amounts?
Large
Which macronutrients helps build and repair muscles?
Protein
Name one mineral the body needs
Iron, calcium,iodine,etc
Which nutrients helps the body fight sickness.
Vitamins especially C
Lack of iron causes what condition and signs
Anemia and weakness ,fatigue.
Which type of nutrient is needed in small amount but still very important?
Micronutrients
Name one food source of carbohydrates
Bread or pasta or rice or yam or breadfruit etc
Which vitamin helps with good eyesight
Vitamin A
Name one function of iron?
Helps make red blood cells and prevent tiredness.
What happens when someone does not get enough protein?
Stunted growth swelling stomach.
Name two examples of macronutrients and two examples of micronutrients
Macronutrients -carbohydrates, proteins,fats
Micronutrients -vitamins such as vitamin b vitamin c etc mineral such as calcium and magnesium.
What is one function of fats ?
Keeps the body warm ,provides energy and protection of body organs.
Which mineral helps build strong bones and teeth?
Calcium
Which nutrients gives the body long lasting energy?
Fats
Lack of iodine can cause
Swelling of the neck, mood swings trouble concentrating.
Macro means
Big
Give two sources of fats
Butter ,margarine.
Give one source of vitamin D
Sunlight ,fish.
Give 3 sources of iron
Eggs ,dark green vegetables, red meat.
What deficiency signs can occur in someone that does not get enough calcium?
Weak bones