Home Economics - Nutrients

Question	Answer
Protein	High Biological Value, Low Biological Value Growth and repair of cells *Manufacture of hormones, enzymes and anti-bodies
Carbohydrates	Sugar, starch and fibre Sugar and Starch - provides heat and energy *Fibre - prevents constipation and bowel disorders, gives a feeling of fullnes and helps movement of food through the body
Fats	Saturated fats, Unsaturated fats Provide heat and energy Insulates the body Protects delicate organs eg. kidneys
Vitamins -B group	Water-soluble Release energy from food, healthy nerves, help prevent neural tube defects (spina bifida) in unborn child
Vitamins - C	Water-soluble General health, healthy skin and gums, helps to heal wounds and absorb iron
Vitamins - A, D, E, K	Fat-soluble A - Growth, healthy eyes, skin and lining of nose and throat D - Healthy bones and teeth E - Healthy red blood cells *K - helps blood clot
Minerals	Calcium - strong teeth and bones Iron - make healthy red blood cells Sodium (Salt) - controls water balance in body Flourine - healthy teeth

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	Created by Molly Patton almost 8 years ago