Nutrients
What are nutrients?
Nutrients are substances which provide nourishment to the growth and development to our bodies.
What is a balanced diet?
A balanced diet is a diet consisting of food from all food groups in an equal amount.
What is the primary function of fiber in the human digestive system?
Adds bulk to food to aid digestion
What is the function of water to our bodies?
To digest food, get rid of wastes, normalize boy temperature.
Is Pizza consisting of chicken, onions and cheese with a bottle of water considered balanced?
No
Fiber is categorized as a type of:
Carbohydrate
Which nutrient boosts the immune system?
Vitamins
What are the nutrients we should eat to ensure we consume a balanced diet?
Fats
Minerals
Water
Vitamins
Proteins
Which food is a rich source of dietary fiber?
Whole grains, cereals, lentils, nuts, fruits, bread
The nutrient that builds and repairs the body is called _______.
Protein
A balanced diet has foods consisting of each nutrient in an equal amount while an unbalanced diet does not contain food with all the nutrients in an equal amount.
Why does fiber not provide calories like other carbohydrates?
It is not digested by human enzymes
List all six nutrients learnt about in class and their functions.
Carbohydrates - Support bodily functions and physical activities. Can be found in milk, spaghetti, and potatoes.
Fats - Provide the body with energy. Can be found in butter, cheese, ice cream.
Minerals - Keep bones, muscles, heart and brain healthy and can be found in cereal, fish, nuts
Proteins - Build, repair and keep the body away from diseases. Can be found in dairy foods, grains, eggs.
Vitamins - Boost the immune system and can be found in green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit.
Water - Gets rid of waste, keeps a normal body temperature.
Create a balanced meal for an athlete who runs many km per week.
High-fiber diets are often recommended because they can reduce the risk of: