Nutrients in a balanced diet

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How many nutrients are they?
5
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What is carbohydrates function?
Energy
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Why do we need fat in our diet?
Warmth and insulation
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Name the nutrients we need?
Carbohydrates, Fat, Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Iron, Calcium, Water
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What does Vitamin A do?
Helps eyes see in the dark and helps skin and tissue
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What does Vitamin B do?
Transfer and release of energy
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What does vitamin C do?
Healthy skin, helps the body heal faster and resist infection
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What does Vitamin D do?
Growth and maintenance of strong bones
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Why do we need Iron?
Formation of red blood cells
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Why do we need Calcium?
Healthy teeth and bones
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Why do we need water?
To remove waste and perform all body actions
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Name a source of Vitamin C?
Fruits and vegetables
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Name a source of Vitamin A?
Liver, eggs, butter and red and yellow vegetables
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Name a source of Vitamin B?
Cereals, meat, fish and dairy products
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Name a source of iron?
Meat, leafy greens, fortified cereals
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What is carbohydrates function?

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Name the nutrients we need?

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What does Vitamin A do?

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