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What is the function of protein in the body?
Used to grow and repair body tissue
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What are the sources of protein?
Animal sources: meat, fish, milk, cheese, eggs, cream..... Plant sources: wheat, rice, flour, bread, pulses
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What is the function of fat in the body?
Used for energy, for insulation and protection of your organs
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What are the sources of fat?
Meat, butter and cheese. Seeds, fish and veg oil
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What is the difference between carbohydrates of sugar and carbohydrates of starch
Starch is a complex carbohydrate which is long lasting, whereas carbohydrates of sugar is short term energy source
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What are the sources of Carbohydrates?
Bread, pasta, cereals, cakes, jams and sweets
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What is the function of fibre nsp in the body?
It helps food move through the bowels and prevents constipation, there is a lower risk of bowel cancer and cholesterol
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What are the sources of fibre?
Vegetables, wholemeal bread and beans
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What is the function of salt in the body?
Maintain body fluids which is essential for nerve and muscle function
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What is a high source of salt?
Bacon and crisps
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What is the function of calcium in the body?
Maintain healthy bones and muscle contractions
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What is the function of iron?
Needed to make red blood cells
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What is the function of Vitamin A?
For good vision, needed for proper development of an embryo
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What is the function of Vitamin B in the body?
Releasing energy from carbohydrates
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What is the function of Vitamin C in the body?
It helps the body make collagen, an important protein to make skin, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels.
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What disease occurs as a cause of vitamin c diffiency?
Scurvy
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