Balanced Human Diet (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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7 components of a balanced diet
7 components of a balanced diet
Proteins, fats, carbs, vitamins, minerals, water, fibre
Deficiency disease from lack of vitamin C
Deficiency disease from lack of vitamin C
Scurvy
Deficiency disease from lack of vitamin D
Deficiency disease from lack of vitamin D
Rickets
Effects of too much food (fats & sugars)
Effects of too much food (fats & sugars)
Obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure
Mineral deficiency causing anaemia
Mineral deficiency causing anaemia
Iron
Vitamin deficiency causing poor vision
Vitamin deficiency causing poor vision
Vitamin A
Effects of lack of fibre
Effects of lack of fibre
Constipation, increased risk of bowel disease
Daily servings: cereals, bread, potatoes
Daily servings: cereals, bread, potatoes
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Daily servings: fruit and vegetables
Daily servings: fruit and vegetables
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Carbohydrates broken down into
Carbohydrates broken down into
Glucose
Proteins broken down into
Proteins broken down into
Amino acids
Lipids broken down into
Lipids broken down into
Fatty acids and glycerol