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NUTRITION I - NUTRIENTS

NUTRIENTS FUNCTION GROUP OF FOOD SOURCES


(provide….)
a slower supply of energy Fats, oil and sweets Butter, oil, chocolate, Fats
FATS
biscuits … and
(saturated/ unsaturated)

PROTEINS building materials for Proteins Chicken, sardines, eggs,


sugar
growth,development and to Meat , fish, eggs, pulses Legumes…
repair our body

CALCIUM building materials to keep our Dairy products Milk, cheese, yoghurt … Proteins
bones and teeth strong
Dairy
prod
VITAMINS building materials for our body Fruit and vegetables Apples, tomatoes,
to function properly carrots, lettuce …

MINERALS building materials for our body Fruit and vegetables Water and salt
to function properly
Fruit Vegetables
CARBOHYDRATES a fast supply of energy Grains Bread, pasta, rice,
potatoes, cereals
Grains
FIBRE Building materials for a healthy Proteins, dairy, fruit and Pork, peas, whole
digestive system vegetables and grains grain, oats …

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