Nutrition, Vitamins and Minerals

Nutrients are building blocks, and have specific and important roles to play. Some provide energy, while others are essential for growth and maintenance. 

Carbohydrate- main source of energy- found in bread, rice, pasta and potatoes

Protein- used for growth and repair- found in meat, poultry, beans, eggs, lentils, tofu and fish

Fat- a small amount insulates vital organs, provides essential fatty acids- found in butter, oil, cheese, cream, nuts, oily fish, crisps

Vitamins help to keep our immune system up and help the body to stay healthy. 

They are important for body maintenance. 

Vitamin A- keeps eyes healthy and strengthens immune system- found in dark green leafy vegetables, carrots, liver

Vitamin B- helps to release energy- found in bread, milk, cereals, fish, meat

Vitamin C- helps keep skin healthy and healing, helps with absorption of iron- found in fresh fruit, broccoli, tomatoes

Vitamin D- helps absorb calcium and for healthy bone structure- found in oily fish, eggs, butter, sunshine

Minerals help keep our immune system up and help our body to stay healthy.

Calcium- helps with strong teeth, bones, blood clots- found in milk, yogurt, soya, dark green leafy vegetables

Iron- helps with red blood cells- found in nuts, whole grain, dark green leafy vegetables, meat, liver