Nutrients 0.0 / 5 ? Design & Technology: Food TechnologyNutritionGCSEAQA Created by: Purple_1236Created on: 05-03-17 16:56 What are the 5 main groups of nutrients? • Vitamins • Minerals • Fat • Carbohydrates (sugars and starches) • Protein 1 of 22 What two other non-nutrients are also needed by the body? • Water • Non-starch polysaccharides (dietary fibre) 2 of 22 What is the function of Carbohydrates? Give the body energy 3 of 22 What are sources of Carbohydrates? Sugar, honey, jam Potatoes, pasta, rice 4 of 22 What is the function of Vitamin A? Helps the eyes to see in dim light Healthy skin and tissue 5 of 22 What are the sources of Vitamin A? Liver, eggs, butter, soft spreads, yellow and orange vegetables 6 of 22 What is the function of Vitamin B? Transfer and release of energy Helps formation of red blood cells 7 of 22 What are the sources of Vitamin B? Cereals, meat, fish, dairy products, yeast products, pulses, eggs 8 of 22 What is the function of Vitamin C? Healthy skin Absorption of iron Helps the body to heal faster and helps resist infection 9 of 22 What are the sources of Vitamin C? Fruit and Vegetables 10 of 22 What is the function of Vitamin D? Growth and maintenance of strong bones Absorption of calcium 11 of 22 What are the sources of Vitamin D? Eggs, oily fish Made in the body when skin is exposed to sunlight 12 of 22 What is the function of Protein? Growth and repair of the body Secondary source of energy 13 of 22 What are the sources of Protein? Meat, fish, milk, eggs, lentils, cheese, wheat, soya, nuts, peas and beans 14 of 22 What is the function of Iron? Formation of red blood cells which carry oxygen around the body 15 of 22 What are the sources of Iron? Dark green vegetables, chocolate, meat, eggs, wholegrain cereals and dried fruit 16 of 22 What is the function of Fat? Gives the body energy For protection and insulation of the body 17 of 22 What are the sources of Fat? Cheese, butter, meat, oily fish 18 of 22 What is the function of Calcium? Keeps bones and teeth strong For healthy muscles and nerves 19 of 22 What are the sources of Calcium? White bread, dairy foods, green leafy vegetables, canned fish 20 of 22 What is the function of Water? For all body actions Removes waste products 21 of 22 What are the sources of water? Drinking water, fruits, milk 22 of 22
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