nutrients

Question 1

carbohydrates

Answer 1

provides the body with energy, simple carbs provide quick energy and complex carbs provide long-lasting energy
food sources - bread, cereal, pasta, sugar, fruit, milk

Question 2

fat

Answer 2

unsaturated fats can help to reduce heart disease and lower cholesterol, saturated fats are bad fats
food sources - (SF) meat and animal products, (USF) plant foods and fish

Question 3

protein

Answer 3

uses amino acids to build and repair muscle and bones
food sources - meat, poultry, diary, beans

Question 4

fibre

Answer 4

helps to keep gut healthy
food sources - fruit, vegetables, whole grain products, beans, nuts and seeds

Question 5

iron

Answer 5

helps red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
food sources - meat, poultry and seafood

Question 6

vitamin A

Answer 6

helps vision, growth, cell division and immunity
food sources - meat, fish, poultry, diary

Question 7

Vitamin C

Answer 7

helps form blood vessels, cartilage, muscles and collagen in bones
food source - fruit and vegetables