Teenagers (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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HBV protein role for teenagers
HBV protein role for teenagers
Supports rapid growth & hormone production
HBV protein food sources
HBV protein food sources
Meat, fish, eggs, dairy
Daily carb servings for teenagers
Daily carb servings for teenagers
3-7 servings per day
Why calcium vital for teenagers
Why calcium vital for teenagers
Develops strong bones & teeth
Calcium food sources
Calcium food sources
Milk, cheese, yoghurt, green veg
Why iron essential for teenagers
Why iron essential for teenagers
Due to increased blood supply
Why teenage girls especially need iron
Why teenage girls especially need iron
To prevent anaemia during menstruation
Iron food sources
Iron food sources
Red meat, leafy greens, fortified cereals
Vitamin C role
Vitamin C role
Supports health & helps absorb iron
Vitamin C food sources
Vitamin C food sources
Oranges, strawberries, kiwis
Vitamin D role
Vitamin D role
Necessary for calcium absorption
Vitamin D food sources
Vitamin D food sources
Fortified foods, oily fish, sunlight
Foods teenagers should limit
Foods teenagers should limit
High in fat, sugar & salt
Daily fluid intake for teenagers
Daily fluid intake for teenagers
At least 8 glasses daily
Breakfast benefits for teenagers
Breakfast benefits for teenagers
Improves alertness & concentration