food groups

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they are used as energy giving foods
carbohydrates
1 of 9
they help repare and build muscles
protein
2 of 9
40% of the energy you need comes from them
fats
3 of 9
helps digest food and increases the bulk of food
fibre
4 of 9
it takes up two thirds of your body mass.keeps you hydrated
water
5 of 9
is essential for helping to transport oxygen around the body
iron
6 of 9
if you lack it then it can reduce the number of red blood cells
vitamin B12
7 of 9
it improves eyesight
vitamin A
8 of 9
if there is not enough in the body then it can cause cramp
sodium
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they help repare and build muscles

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protein

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40% of the energy you need comes from them

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helps digest food and increases the bulk of food

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it takes up two thirds of your body mass.keeps you hydrated

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