Helps proper development of bones and teeth and helps muscle development
What is Calcium
100
Deficiency of calcium where bones are weak and more likely to fracture
What is Osteoporosis
100
Water, Minerals, Vitamins, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats and Roughage
What is the 7 Key Nutrients
100
The process by which the body takes in and uses food.
What is nutrition
200
Thiamine, Riboflavin,Pyridoxine and Niacin
What is The Vitmain B Family
200
Prevents anemia and builds red blood cells
What is Iron
200
Deficiency resulting in malnutrition of protein
What is Kwashiorkor
200
Starches and sugars found in foods
What is Carbohydrates
200
Main dietary cause of high blood cholesterol, found mostly in foods from animals and include sources such as beef, beef fat, veal, pork, lard, butter, cream and milk.
What is saturated fats
300
Found in citrus fruits, strawberries, cantaloupe, watermelon and green peppers
What is Vitamin C
300
Found in oranges and bananas
What is Potassium
300
Deficiency due to a lack of Vitamin C
What is Scurvy
300
Ensure that we have all the essential amino acids in our diet for suitable cell production and repair
What is complete proteins
300
Lack some of the essential amino acids
What is incomplete proteins
400
When you are hurt it helps your blood to clot
What is Vitamin K
400
Prevents goiter and helps the thyroid gland function correctly
What is Iodine
400
Deficiency due to a lack of Thiamine
What is Beriberi
400
The best forms of fat for us to consume and are generally found at room temparture in liquid form.
What is Monounsaturated fats
400
Best defined as animal sources
What is cholesterol
500
Aids in the prevention of birth defects and the prevention of heart disease
What is Folic Acid
500
Found in seafood, tea and drinking water
What is Flourine
500
Deficiency causes diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, death and is due to a lack of Niacin
What is Pellagra
500
Good food sources contain apples, broccoli and whole wheat bread