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Nutrition
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A mind map for nutrition
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Manon Le Coq
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Nutrition
Protein
Help with growth and repair of the muscles
Found in animal products
Meat, fish ,cheese, milk and eggs
Vegetable sources
Soya-bean products, pulses and nuts
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Good vision, healthy skin and growth
Green and yellow vegetables and dairy products
Vitamin B
Release of energy from foods and healthy skin
Breads, milk and eggs
Vitamin B12
Red blood cells
Meat, milk and fish
Vitamin C
Healthy skin, protects cells and helps absorb iron
Fruit and vegetables
Vitamin D
Helps absorb calcium, strong bones and teeth
Margarine and oily fish
Minerals
Needed in small amounts to help the body function properly and stay strong
Calcium
Needed for the growth of healthy bones and teeth.
Milk, cheese, eggs, wholegrain cereals ,green vegetables and bread
Iron
Needed for the formation of red blood cells
Red meat, green vegetables, eggs, lentils and bread
Other minerals
Potassium,sodium,magnesium and zinc
Carbohydrates
Needed to give the body energy
Two types
Starch
Found in cereals, potatoes, pasta and flour
Sugar
Found in fruit , vegetables, honey and milk.
Fat
Help provide concentrated sources of energy
Help insulate the body when it's cold.
Two types
Saturated fats
They usually come from animal sources e.g Butter and Lard
Polyunsaturated fats
Come from vegetable sources e.g Sunflower oil
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