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Nutrition
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Mindmap on nutrition
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home economics
nutrition
home economics
junior certificate
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Nutrition
Protein
Made of amino acids
Examples: Rice, beans and red meat
Good for repairing tissue in the body
Carbohydrates
Can be classified due to levels of sugar units
Examples: Bread, cereal and fruit
Good for avoiding spikes in blood sugar levels
Fats
Made of triglycerides
Examples: Butter, any fried foods and cakes
Eating too much can cause heart disease
Vitamins
Necessary in the diet for good health
Examples: B group, A and D
Vitamin D is good for strong bones
Minerals
Made up of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen
Examples: Calcium, magnesium and potassium
Good for strong nervous system
Water
6-8 glasses daily, RDA
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