Nutrition

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  • Created on: 17-04-19 08:31
Carbohydrates
provide energy (pasta, rice, sugar)
1 of 10
Lipids
provide energy, act as an energy store and provide insulation (Butter, oily fish)
2 of 10
Proteins
growth and repair and to provide energy in emergencies (meat and fish)
3 of 10
Vitamin A
improves vision, maintain hair and skin health (Liver)
4 of 10
Vitamin C
prevent Scurvy (fruits, lemons)
5 of 10
Calcium
needed to make bones and teeth (milk, cheese)
6 of 10
Iron
needed to make hemoglobin for healthy blood (red meat)
7 of 10
Water
needed for most bodily functions, we need a constant supply to replace water lost through urinating, breathing and sweating
8 of 10
Dietary Fibre
aids the movement of food through the gut (wholemeal bread, fruit)
9 of 10
Vitamin D
needed for calcium absorption (eggs, can be produced when skin is exposed to sunlight)
10 of 10

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Card 2

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provide energy, act as an energy store and provide insulation (Butter, oily fish)

Back

Lipids

Card 3

Front

growth and repair and to provide energy in emergencies (meat and fish)

Back

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Card 4

Front

improves vision, maintain hair and skin health (Liver)

Back

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Card 5

Front

prevent Scurvy (fruits, lemons)

Back

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