Nutritive and Dietetic Value (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Nutritive value definition
Nutritive value definition
Nutrient content in food & benefits for body
Type of protein in pulse vegetables
Type of protein in pulse vegetables
LBV (low biological value) protein
Function of LBV protein
Function of LBV protein
Growth and repair of body cells
Type of fat in soya beans & its benefit
Type of fat in soya beans & its benefit
Unsaturated fat - reduces cholesterol levels
Carbohydrate in roots & pulses
Carbohydrate in roots & pulses
Starch - gives body energy
Vegetables high in dietary fibre
Vegetables high in dietary fibre
Potatoes and pulses
Benefits of dietary fibre
Benefits of dietary fibre
Helps digestion and prevents constipation
Vegetable sources of iron
Vegetable sources of iron
Leafy green vegetables and pulses
Function of iron in the body
Function of iron in the body
Makes haemoglobin in red blood cells, prevents anaemia
Benefits of carotene (vitamin A)
Benefits of carotene (vitamin A)
Good eyesight and healthy skin
Function of folic acid
Function of folic acid
Helps form red blood cells
Benefits of vitamin C
Benefits of vitamin C
Strengthens immune system & helps heal wounds
Benefits of high water content in vegetables
Benefits of high water content in vegetables
Keeps body hydrated, healthy skin, temperature regulation
Dietetic value definition
Dietetic value definition
Value food has in particular diets
Diets vegetables support
Diets vegetables support
Vegetarian, vegan, low-calorie, low-cholesterol, high-fibre