Nutrition

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What do Fats do?
Gives off energy, which turns into fat to protects organs and gives heat
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What vitamins are found in fats?
A, D, E and K
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What do animal fats and some vegetables oils contain, which may raise blood cholesterol levels
Saturated fat
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What are fats found in?
Oils, Solid fats, fatty meat, cream, cheese and nuts
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What do Carbohydrates do?
Provides energy and fibre
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What are Carbohydrates found in?
Cereals, vegetables, sugar, rice, pasta, bread and pastries
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What vitamins and minerals are found in Carbohydrates?
B & E, calcium and iron.
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What do proteins do?
Provide energy for growth and repair
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What are proteins found in?
Milk, Meat, Fish, Eggs, Cheese, Soya, Beans, Cereals, Pulses and Nuts
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What can replace animal proteins?
Tofu, Textured Vegetables Protein (TVP) made from soya flour and Quorn (fungus)
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What happens if you eat too much protein?
The excess is converted into glycogen in the liver and used as energy
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Is Vitamin A Fat-Soluble or Water-Soluble?
Fat-soluble
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What Vitamin A do?
Helps with night vision. Keeps the lining of the nose, throat and digestive system moist
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In what foods are Vitamin A found as Carotene in?
Oranges and Red Fruits and Vegetables
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In what foods are Vitamin A found as Retinol in?
Oily fish, liver, butter, margarine, cheese and eggs.
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What foods are Vitamin A found in?
Mango, Spinach, Carrot & Sweet potato.
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What happens if you have too much of Vitamin A?
Excess may lead to liver damage.
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Is Vitamin B water-soluble or fat-soluble?
Water-soluble
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What are the main purposes of Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin?
They are involved the release of the energy from the foods, healthy nervous system and skin.
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What are the main purposes of B12?
Helps to prevent birth defects,such as spina bifida
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What is Vitamin B found in?
Marmite, Meat, Nuts, Green leafy vegetables, yeast and dairy products
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Is Vitamin C water-soluble or fat-soluble?
Water-soluble
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What does Vitamin C do?
Needed for the formation and maintenance of connective tissue. Helps wounds to heal, helps prevent infections and aids iron absorption
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What is Vitamin C found in?
Found in fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits, potatoes,broccoli, blackcurrants and kiwi fruit
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Is Vitamin D fat-soluble or water-soluble
fat-soluble
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What does Vitamin D do?
Needed for absorption of calcium in bones and teeth.
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How is Vitamin D produced?
Produced by the action of sunlight on the skin
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What can Vitamin D be found in?
Butter,Margarine,cereal,Milk and fish
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Is Vitamin E Water-soluble or fat-soluble?
Fat-soluble
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What does Vitamin E do?
Helps keep skin healthy and maybe necessary for reproduction
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What is Vitamin E found in?
Found in eggs, wholegrain cereals, almonds, sunflower seeds, vegetable margarines and oils
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Is Vitamin K water-soluble or fat-soluble?
Fat-soluble
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What does Vitamin K do?
Involved in clotting of blood
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What is Vitamin K found in?
Green vegetables, meat, beans, fruits and cereals
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What is Calcium needed for?
Clotting of blood, Strong bones and teeth, Healthy muscles and nerves
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What is Calcium found in?
Cheese, milk, bread, canned fish, green vegetables
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What is Iron needed for?
Healthy red blood cells, Transporting oxygen around the body, Vitamin C helps iron to be absorbed by the body
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What is Iron found in?
Red meat (especially liver), green vegetables, egg yolk, bread, fortified breakfast cereals
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What is Phosphorus needed for?
Strong bones and teeth
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What is Phosphorus found in?
Milk, cheese, eggs, fish, nuts
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What is Iodine needed for?
Healthy thyroid gland, Hormone production
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What is Iodine found in?
Seafoods, vegetables, iodised salt
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What is Sodium needed for?
Correct concentration of bodily fluids, Healthy nerves and muscles
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What is Sodium found in?
Salt, most ready-prepared foods, soya sauce, cheese, bacon
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