Nutrients Flashcards
What do you get from carbohydrates?
It provides energy
Where can you get carbohydrates?
Pasta, bread, potatoes
What do you get from protein?
Growth, repair and body maintenance
Where can you get protein?
Fish, meat and some types of nuts
What do you get from minerals?
Calcium for strong teeth and bones and Iron for healthy blood
Where can you get minerals?
Milk, dairy and red meat
What do you get from vitamins?
C is good for a healthy immune system and d is good for the absorption of calcium.
Where can you get vitamins?
Fresh fruit for C and sunlight, margarine and fish for D
What do you get from fats?
Energy and warmth
Where can you get fats?
Butter, crisps and oil
Examples of food from plants
Oats, wheat, carrot, potatoes, broccoli and turnip
Examples of food from animals
Tuna, venison, pork, beef, salmon and mackeral
