Macronutrient. Provides energy in body. Has 2 types. If there's deficiency: causes tiredness, lethargy, can cause ketosis
Carbohydrates
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Macronutrient. Assists with growth and repair of body, broken down to form amino acids. 2 types. Deficiency: muscle loss, oedema, kwashiorkor. Important for children.
Proteins
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Macronutrient. Used for energy. Provides insulation when stored under skin. Dietary carrier for vitamins. Too much can cause diabetes and coronary heart disease.
Fats
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Micronutrient. For healthy immune system. Keeps mucous membranes of eyes, digestive system and nervous system healthy. Souldn't be consumed too much by pregnant women.
Vitamin A
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Micronutrient. Thiamine, riboflavin and niacin. Releases energy from food. Keeps skin, eyes and nervous system healthy
Vitamin B
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Micronutrient. Needed for red blood cells. Defiency: heart palpitations, breath shortness, poopy issues
Vitamin B12
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Micronutrient. Absorbs iron from food. Forms and builds connective tissues. Aids wound healing. Fights infection.
Vitamin C
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Micronutrient. Absorbs calcium from foods. Defiency: poor absorption of calcium - rickets in children, oesteoporosis in adults.
Vitamin D
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Micronutrient. Protects cells from damage. Deficiency: nerve and muscle damage.
Vitamin E
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Mineral. Not digestible. Forms bulk of faeces. Deficiency: constipation.
Dietary fibre
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Mineral. Makes haemoglobin in red blood cells. Absorbed in presence of vitamin C.
Iron
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Mineral. Builds strong bones and teeth. Helps blood clotting process. Needed for nerve transmission and muscle contraction.
Calcium
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Transports nutrients in blood. Helps with kidneys and passed out in urine and faeces, regulates body temp - sweat, prevents constipation and shock absorber in joints. 6-8 glasses recommended a day.
Water
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Flavours food. Too much consumption leads to high blood pressure.
Salt
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Flavours food. Product of broken down starch. Too much can cause diabetes.
Sugar
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Card 2
Front
Macronutrient. Assists with growth and repair of body, broken down to form amino acids. 2 types. Deficiency: muscle loss, oedema, kwashiorkor. Important for children.
Back
Proteins
Card 3
Front
Macronutrient. Used for energy. Provides insulation when stored under skin. Dietary carrier for vitamins. Too much can cause diabetes and coronary heart disease.
Back
Card 4
Front
Micronutrient. For healthy immune system. Keeps mucous membranes of eyes, digestive system and nervous system healthy. Souldn't be consumed too much by pregnant women.
Back
Card 5
Front
Micronutrient. Thiamine, riboflavin and niacin. Releases energy from food. Keeps skin, eyes and nervous system healthy
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