Nutrients 0.0 / 5 ? Design & Technology: Food TechnologyNutritionGCSEAll boards Created by: NomNom08Created on: 27-03-16 17:14 Proteins Proteins assist with growth and repair of the body cells. Proteins can be found in animal sources (meat, fish, eggs, milk, cheese) or vegetable sources (soya-beans and pulses and nuts). 1 of 5 Carbohydrates There are two types: Starch and sugars. They are needed to give the body energy. Starch is found in cereals, cornflour, potatoes, pasta etc. Sugar is found in fruit, vegetables, honey, milk etc. 2 of 5 Fats Fats provide energy. They also help insulate the body to keep it warm. There are two main types: Saturated fats and polyunsaturated fats. Saturated fats usually come from animal products such as butter and lard. However you can also get saturated fats in coconuts and palm oils. Polyunsaturated fats come from vegetables sources such as sunflower oil. 3 of 5 Vitamins Vitamin A is for good vision, healthy skin and growth. Vitamin A can be found in dairy products and green & yellow vegetables. Vitamin B is for realease of energy in foods, and healthy skin. Vitamin B can be found in breads, milk and eggs. Vitamin B12 is for red blood cells. Vitamin B12 can be found in milk, meat and fish. Vitamin C is for healthy skin, protecting your cells and absorbing iron. Vitamin C can be found in fruit and vegetables. Vitamin D is for absorbing calcium and strong teeth & bones. Vitamin C can be found in oily fish and margarine. 4 of 5 Minerals Calcium is needed for healthy teeth and bones. Calcium can be found in dairy products, eggs, wholegrain cereals, green vegetables etc. Iron is needed for the formation of red blood cells. Iron can be found in red meat, green vegetables, eggs, lentils and bread. Other minerals needed by the body includes potassium, sodium, magnesium and zinc. 5 of 5
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