Nutrients

• Why is it important to have a mix of nutrients in foods?

  Foods contain various nutrients, not just one
• How many calories are in 100 grams of wholemeal bread?

  About 250 calories
• What foods are high in carbohydrates?

  Starchy foods like bread, pasta, potatoes
• What is the main role of carbohydrates in our diet?

  To provide energy for chemical reactions
• What does the term 'lipids' refer to?

  Fats and oils
• How do fats and oils differ in terms of state at room temperature?

  Fats are solid, oils are liquid
• Where can lipids be found in foods?

  Oily fish, nuts, seeds, dairy, avocados
• What is the main role of lipids in the body?

  To provide energy and store energy
• What are vitamins and minerals needed in?

  Very small amounts
• What is the key difference between vitamins and minerals?

  Vitamins are organic, minerals are inorganic
• What food sources provide vitamin A?

  Liver and leafy vegetables
• Why do we need vitamin A?

  For good vision and healthy skin
• What foods are high in vitamin C?

  Fruits and vegetables, especially citrus
• What is the purpose of vitamin C?

  To prevent scurvy
• How can the body obtain vitamin D?

  From sunlight and certain foods
• What is the main role of vitamin D?

  To help absorb calcium
• What food sources provide calcium?

  Dairy products and leafy vegetables
• Why is calcium important?

  For strong bones
• What condition can result from insufficient calcium?

  Rickets
• What food sources provide iron?

  Red meat, spinach, beans
• What is the role of iron in the body?

  Component of hemoglobin for oxygen transport
• What condition can result from iron deficiency?

  Anemia
• What is fiber classified as?

  A type of carbohydrate
• What is the role of fiber in the diet?

  Helps food move through intestines
• What foods are high in fiber?

  Wholemeal foods, fruits, vegetables
• How do we obtain water?

  From drinks and most foods
• Why is water important for the body?

  For chemical reactions and body composition
• What percentage of the human body is made of water?

  About 70%
• Why do we need to replace water continuously?

  We lose water by breathing, sweating, urinating
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