nutrients Flashcards
sources of carbohydrates
potatoes, beetroot, bread and rice
functions of carbohydrates in the body
provides slow release energy
sources of vitamin A
tomatoes, carrots, red peppers, onions, cabbage
sources of vitamin c
citrus fruits, berries, peppers, onions, tomatoes
sources of B-group vitamins
seeds, nuts, whole grain cereals, leafy vegetables
sources of vitamin E and K
green vegetables and peas
sources of calcium and iron
lentils and green leafy vegetables
sources of dietary fibre
seeds
functions of vitamin A in the body
healthy immune system
helps you to see in dim light
infections and illness
functions of vitamin C in the body
absorbs iron
formation of collagen
functions of B- group vitamin in the body
help body to release energy from the food
functions of vitamin E and K in the body
protect from disease
strengths the immune system
blood clotting + bone health
functions of calculus and iron in the body
healthy bones and strong teeth
how many amino acids does the body need to function ?
20
8- coke from food essential
12- made in the body