micronutrients

• what is vitamin A used for ?

  skin healthy

  helps vision

  helps children grow
• examples of Vitamin A

  leafy green vegatables

  eggs

  oily fish

  orange/yellow fruits
• what is vitamin D used for ?

  help the body absorb calcium during digestion
• examples of Vitamin D

  eggs

  oily fish

  margarine

  fortified cereals
• what is vitamin B used for ?

  helps absorb minerals in the body

  releases energy from nutrients

  helps to create red blood cells
• what is vitamin C used for ?

  helps body absorb iron during digestion

  supports immune system

  helps support connective tissues + bind cells together
• examples of Vitamin C

  citrus fruits

  kiwi

  cabbage

  broccoli

  potatoes

  liver
• what is Calcium used for ?

  helps strengthen teeth and bones
• examples of Calcium


  dairy products

  soya

  green leafy vegetables
• what is Iron used for ?

  to make haemoglobin in red blood cells to carry oxygen around the body
• examples of Iron


  nuts

  beans

  red meat

  green leafy vegetables
• what is Sodium used for ?

  controls how much water is in the body

  helps with function of nerves and muscles
• examples of Sodium


  salts

  processed foods

  cured meats
• what is Potassium used for ?

  helps heart muscles to work correctly

  regulates the balance of fluids in the body
• examples of potassium


  bananas

  broccoli

  parsnips

  beans

  nuts

  fish
• what is Magnesium used for ?

  helps convert food to energy
• examples of Magnesium


  wholemeal bread

  nuts

  spinach
• what are Dietary Fibres (NSP) used for ?

  helps digestion

  prevents constipation
• examples of Dietary Fibres

  wholegrain foods

  wholemeal pasta, bread, cereals

  brown rice

  lentils

  beans

  pulses
• what is water used for ?

  helps control body temperature

  get rid of waste products

  prevents dehydration
• examples of water

  fruits and vegetables

  milk

  eggs