Food Groups Functions Flashcards

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1
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Simple Carbohydrate

A

Energy

Sugars

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2
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Protein

A

Growth and repair

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3
Q

Fat

A

Stores energy
Insulates
Protects organs

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4
Q

Minerals

A

Strong bones
Food to energy
Transmit nerve impulses

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5
Q

Vitamins C

A

Wound healing
Dental health
Growth+repair

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6
Q

Fibre

A

Helps
Digestive health
Absorb nutrients from food
Stops bowel cancer

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7
Q

Water

A

Hydration

Regulate body temp

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8
Q

Complex carbohydrates

A

Long term energy (include starch)

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9
Q

Vitamins D

A

Bones
Teeth
Muscles
Healthy

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