Nutrients Flashcards

1
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Carbohydrates function(s)

A

main source of energy for the body

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Carbohydrates food sources

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simple carbohydrates:
honey, mable syrup and all sugars
complex carbohydrates:
bread, noodles, potatoes, rice and yams

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3
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proteins functions

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grow, repair and maintain body cells
source of energy when theres a lack of carbohydrates and fat intake

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4
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proteins fd sources

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animal sources:
eggs, fish, meat, milk and prawns
plant sources:
beans, nuts, peas and seeds

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5
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fats functions

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keep body warm by preventing heat loss from body
protect internal organs by covering them with fat

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fats functions

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animal fats:
butter, ghee, lard
vegetables fats:
canola oil, corn oil, olive oil, peanut oil, soya bean oil and sunflower oil

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