Nutrition

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Carbohydrates(what is it contained in, what is is used for and summary
Starch, which is contained in Bread, potatoe and cereals which is used for energy. These are like fuel for your body. Children are active and growing therefore they need lots of carbohydrates.
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Proteins(what is it containe in, what is it used for and summary)
Proteins, which are contained in meats eggs and fish which are used for building cells. Proteins are vital for growth and repair.
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Lipids-fats and oils(what is it contained in, what is it used for and summary)
fats, which are containd in butter cooking oil and cream, which are used for energy. Lipids act as a store of energy- we use them when our body has ran out of carbohydrates.
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Vitamins(what it is contained in, what it is used for and summary)
e.g. A, B1, B2, C, D, E. they are contained in vegetables, fruits and cereals. They are used for maintaining vital processes and are only needed in small amonts.
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Minerals(example, found in and what they are needed for)
eg. iron which is found in meat which is needed for our blood.
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Fibre(what it is contained in, what it is used for and summary)
Is contained in vegetables fruits and cereals which is used for helping od move through the digestive system.
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Water(what is it contained in what is it used for)
contained in water and drinks and it is used for chemical reactions(digestion) which takes place in water-as your body is made up of 75% of water.
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