Human Nutrition - compoments of a balanced diet

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Created on: 02-04-18 18:52

What should a balanced diet include?

A balanced diet should include appropriate proportions of carbohydrates , protein, lipids , vitamins , minerals , water and dietary fibre.

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Source of Carbohydrates

Pasta , rice , sugar

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Function of Carbohydrates

Provide energy

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Source of lipids ( fats + oils )

Butter, oily fish

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Function of Lipids ( fats + oils )

Provide energy, act as an energy store + provide insulation

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Source of Protien

Meat + Fish

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Function of Protien

Growth + repair of tissue + provides energy in emergencies

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Source of Vitamin A

Liver

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Function of Vitamin A

Improves vision + keeps skin and hair healthy

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Source of Vitamin C

Fruit

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Function on Vitamin C

prevent scurvy

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Source of Vitamin D

Eggs

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Function of Vitamin D

Calcium absorption

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Source of the Mineral ion , Calcium

Milk + cheese

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Function of Mineral ion , Calcium

to make bones + teeth

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Source of Mineral ion , Iron

Red meat

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Function of mineral ion , Iron

to make haemoglobin for healthy blood

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Source of water

Food + drink

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Function of water

replace water loss through , urinating + breathing + sweating

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Source of Dietary Fibre

Wholemeal bread + fruit

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Function of Dietary Fibre

Aids the movement of food through the gut

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Pasta , rice , sugar

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Source of lipids ( fats + oils )

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