Key Terms
Chemical substances found in food that provide energy, promote growth, repair body tissues, and regulate body processes.
NUTRIENTS
Kidney problems is a symptom of a lack of this nutrient.
WATER
This nutrient help absorb fats soluble vitamins.
FATS
True / False – this multi-mix principle is important because it ensures meals are nutritionally balanced
TRUE
There are __________ types of Multi Mixes
4
These are required by the body in large amounts
MACRONUTRIENTS
A lack of this vitamin causes night blindness.
VITAMIN A
These nutrients builds and repairs tissues.
PROTEINS, MINERALS
This type of mix combines three food groups
TRIPLE MIX
There are _________ types of nutrients
6
These are needed in small amounts for proper functioning.
MICRONUTRIENTS
A lack of this mineral causes Anaemia.
IRON
Name two nutrients that protect and regulate the body.
VITAAMINS, WATER, MINERALS
True/ False- Nutrient deficiencies cannot be prevented
FALSE
List the vitamins that are fat soluble.
A, D, E, K
Foods placed in specific groups based on their nutrient content.
FOOD GROUPS
Fatigue is a symptom of a lack of this nutrient.
CARBOHYDRATES
These nutrients provide energy.
CARBOHYDRATES, FATS, PROTEINS
Macaroni pie, steamed fish, callaloo & Fruit kabobs represent this mix.
QUADRUPLE MIX
Iron, Calcium and Iodine are examples of which Nutrient
MINERALS
A method of meal planning that combines foods from different food groups to provide all essential nutrients in a single meal.
MULTI-MIX PRINCIPLE
Kwashiorkor is a disease caused by the lack of this nutrient.
PROTEINS
This mineral strengthens bones and teeth.
CALCIUM
This food group should be present in all types of mixes
STAPLES
What function does carbohydrates, fats & protein share.
PROVIDES ENERGY