nutrients

Question 1

carbohydrates function and source

Answer 1

provides fuel for energy
source: bananas and pasta

Question 2

fibre function and source

Answer 2

regulates the functioning of the digestive system
source: wholemeal bread, baked beans

Question 3

protein function and source

Answer 3

growth, maintenance and repair of body cells
Source:red meat

Question 4

fats/lipids function and source

Answer 4

fuel for energy
source: avocado and nuts

Question 5

water function and source

Answer 5

key component of blood
source: water, watermelon

Question 6

calcium function and source

Answer 6

required for building bones and hard tissues
Source:milk

Question 7

phosphorus function and source

Answer 7

works with calcium to harden teeth and bonesto decreas risk of developing osteporosis
source: eggs, milk

Question 8

sodium function and source

Answer 8

helps regulation of fluids in the body
Source:salt

Question 9

iron function and source

Answer 9

Essential part of blood
Source: chicken

Question 9

folate function and source

Answer 9

essential for growth and development
Source: spinach

Question 9

vitamin A function and source

Answer 9

essential for normal development
Source: carrots

Question 10

Vitamin B function and source

Answer 10

Essential in process of converting fuels to energy
Source: vegemite, milk

Question 11

Vitamin C function and source

Answer 11

Required for building collagen
Source: Oranges, strawberries

Question 12

Vitamin D function and source

Answer 12

Absorbtion of calcium from the intestine to go into the bloodstream
Source: Fish