Nutrients Flashcards by Elliot Bell | Brainscape

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Carbohydrates

A

They are the main source of energy

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Lipids

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Provide energy, keep you warm by giving you a layer of insulation and protect organs from damage, like your heart

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Proteins

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Used for growth and repair

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Vitamins

A

Keep you healthy

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Minerals

A

Keep you healthy

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Water

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Needed in cells and body fluids because your cells is made up of 70% water

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Fibre

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Provides a bulk to food to keep it moving through the gut

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