Maco and Micro nutrients Flashcards
Carbohydrates - function
body’s main source of energy
fibre - function
absorbs water and keeps you full and bowels healthy
fats - functions
helps with the growth of cells and to protect vital organs
protiens - functions
main nutrient for growth and maintenace of tissue
water - function
transports nutrients around the body, vital for survival
calcium - function
builds healthy teeth and bones
iron - function
helps in production of haemoglobin to transport red blood cells around the body
sodium - function
regulation of blood pressure and absorbs water
folate - function
helps cells to grow quickly - needed for pregnancy
vitamin B12 - function
forms red blood cells and DNA
vitamin B1, B2, B3 - function
help with the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats for
energy production, enhances immune and nervous system functions, and promotes cell growth and division.
carbohydrates - food sources
Vegetables, rice, bread, pasta, cereals, fruits
Fats - food sources
Oily Fish, nuts, Fat on the end of meat, takeaway food, pastries and biscuits, pies
protien - food sources
Red meat, eggs, soy milk, nuts
fibre - food sources
Wholemeal bread, grains and seeds, fruits and vegetables
