B1- Eating Healthily
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- Created on: 26-01-17 18:54
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- Eating Healthily
- A balanced diet supplies all the essential nutrients
- Carbohydrates- Stored in the liver as glycogen or converted to fats, provide energy.
- Fats- Provide energy, insulation & act as an energy store.
- Proteins- Made up of amino acids, needed for growth and repair of tissue.
- Vitamins & minerals- Vitamin C prevents scurvy, and iron is needed to make haemoglobin.
- Water- Prevents dehydration.
- Energy and nutrient needs vary between people
- Age- Children & teenagers need more protein for growth whereas older people need more calcium to protect against degenerative bone diseases.
- Gender- Females need more iron to replace the iron lost in menstrual blood.
- Physical activity- Active people need more protein for muscle development and more carbohydrates for energy.
- Some people choose to eat a different diet
- Religion- Think certain animals are sacred and therefore don't eat them.
- Personal- Some people choose to be vegetarian or vegan for various reasons.
- Medical- Some people are intolerant or allergic to certain foods.
- A balanced diet supplies all the essential nutrients
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