Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Major
nutrients
- Sodium
- It plays a role in the regulation of fluids from the body, including water and blood.
- Sources of sodium
- Table salt
- Olives
- Fish
- Meats such as pork
- Cheese
- Many processed foods such as tomato sauce, packet soups, canned vegetables, pizza, and pies.
- Fibre
- Provides a feeling of fullness and initiate regular bowel movements (decreasing the
likelihood of constipation)
- Sources of fibre
- Bran
- Wholemeal bread
- Grains and
seeds
- Fruit and vegetables (excellent sources include raspberries, apples, bananas, oranges,
potatoes, broccoli, and corn)
- Calcium
- Sources of calcium
- Milk and milk products
- Dark green leafy vegetables
- Salmon
- Fortified foods such as breads and cereals
- Required for the building of bone and other hard tissues (such as teeth and cartilage)
- Protein
- To build, maintain and repair body cells and to produce energy for the body
- Sources of protein
- eggs, milk, cheese, and other dairy products (except cream)
- Beef, chicken and other poultry
- Fish and seafood
- soy products (tofu and soy milk)
- Legumes, nuts, wholegrain cereals, and brown rice.
- Water
- Sources of water
- Watermelon
- Apple
- Orange
- Tomato
- Celery
- Pineapple
- Lettuce
- Cucumber
- Carrot
- To act as a medium for all chemical reactions required to provide energy and as a key
component of many cells, tissues, blood and systems. Can also assist in weight
management.