nutrients

Cards (17)

  • protein
    secondary source of fuel for energy
  • fibre
    promotes the feelings of fullness
  • carbohydrates
    a source of fuel for energy production
  • vitamin B12
    formation of red blood cells
  • folate B9
    role is DNA synthesis, development of red blood cells
  • fats/lipids
    provide fuel energy
  • polysaturated fats
    carries out the normal fuctions of fats assists in the lowering of LDL
  • monounsaturated fats 

    carries out the normal functions of fat
  • saturated fats
    carries out the normal functions of fats
  • transfat
    carries out the normal functions of fats
  • water
    have no kilojouls providing a feeling of fullness
  • calcium
    promotes bone health, for hard tissue
  • iron
    oxygen carrying component of blood
  • vitamin A
    for cell division and growth
  • vitamin D
    required for calcium in to the blood stream
  • vitamin C
    structute of tissue and building collagen
  • B group vitamin
    involved in metabolising fuels into energy