Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats, Fibre, Vitamins, Minerals & Water
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1. Carbohydrates
Main source of energy. Complex - rice and pasta. Simple - cakes and sweets. Its stored in your liver and muscles as Glycogen.
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2. Protein
Helps repairs damaged muscles and tissues. Found in meat.
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3. Fats
Works with Glycogen to make energy. Found in butter.
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4. Fibre
Adds bulk to the food. Soluble - fruit & vegetables and reduces blood cholesterol. Insoluble - whole grain cereals and bread which prevents constipation.
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5. Vitamins
Vitamin C - Helps fight immune system and found in citrus fruit [oranges]. Vitamin D - Helps to absorb calcium and Sun provides. Lack of Vitamin D can cause Rickets.
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6. Minerals
Helps the body function properly. Iron - helps oxygen go round the body by Haemoglobin. Found in green leaves e.g. spinach
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Card 2
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Main source of energy. Complex - rice and pasta. Simple - cakes and sweets. Its stored in your liver and muscles as Glycogen.
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1. Carbohydrates
Card 3
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Helps repairs damaged muscles and tissues. Found in meat.
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Card 4
Front
Works with Glycogen to make energy. Found in butter.
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Card 5
Front
Adds bulk to the food. Soluble - fruit & vegetables and reduces blood cholesterol. Insoluble - whole grain cereals and bread which prevents constipation.
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