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FOOD GROUPS
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Mind Map on FOOD GROUPS, created by ashley.amber on 29/05/2013.
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FOOD GROUPS
WE NEED FOOD FOR
fuel for energy
growth/repair of tissue
to stay healthy
FOOD GROUPS
carbohydrates
5%of body mass
broken down into glucose
starch, cellulose and glycogen are all polymers
main fuel for energy
Lipids/fats+Oils
contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
an essential part of cell structure
insulation- reduces heat loss
10% of body mass
long term energy store
glycerol+fatty acids
proteins
18% of body mass
for growth and repair and enzymes
amino acids
MINERALS
Calcium
making teeth and bones
phosphorus
part of DNA
sodium
in blood
magnesium
bone development
iron
helps carry oxygen in blood
VITAMINS
D
growing bones
A
light senietive chemical in retina
C
fibres of a conective tissue
B
respiration
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