Nutrients

1. Polyunsaturated fats artificially hardened by hydrogenation - extra hydrogen added to improve texture/flavour. Cause increased risk of heart disease/cancers as LDL is increased and HDL is decreased. (5, 5, 5)
2. Ensures that blood clots after injuries, preventing harmful blood loss (7, 1)
4. Remain liquid at room temperature, but start to solidify when chilled. Reduce the bad LDL cholesterol. They also maintain or slightly increase the good (HDL - moves bad cholesterol away from arteries). (15, 4)
7. Good sources of other nutrients such as potatoes -vitamin C, bread- protein, calcium and iron. They do not encourage tooth decay.Most provide substantial amounts of NSP and water. (8)
8. Involved in maintenance of cell membranes. Antioxidant vitamin - helps to prevent certain cancers/heart disease. (7, 1)

2. Helps absorption of iron - prevention of anaemia. Helps cuts and wounds to heal quicker. (7, 1)
3. Combines with phosphorus to make calcium phosphate- gives hardness and strength to bones and teeth. Helps blood to clot aften an injury. Required for maintencance of bones and teeth. (7)
6. Essential for maintaining the correct balance of fluid in the body. Required for correct muscle and nerve activity, preventing muscle cramps. (6)
9. Formation of red blood cells. Component of haemoglobin- required for the transport of oxygen around the body, preventing tiredness and anaemia. (4)
10. Assists with good vision, particularly in dim light. Required for normal growth in children. Helps keep mucous membranes moist and free from infection. (7, 1)

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