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1. Nutrients
1.1
Why are nutrients important in the body?
For survival and to help the body stay healthy
1.2
What are the seven types of nutrients your body needs?
Carbohydrates, Lipids (fats & oils), proteins, vitamins, minerals, water, fibre
1.3
What is the use of carbohydrates (and sugars) in the body.?
To provide energy
1.4
What is the use of lipids (fats & oils) in the body?
To provide energy
1.5
What is the use of proteins in the body?
Used for growth and repair
1.6
What is the use of vitamins in the body?
For growth, development and function
1.7
What is the use of minerals in the body?
To keep bones strong and to help blood carry oxygen
1.8
What is the use of water in the body?
Needed in all cells and body fluids.
1.9
What is the use of fibre in the body?
To keep food moving through the gut
1.10
What types of food are good sources of vitamins, minerals and fibre?
Fruit and vegetables
1.11
What proportion of your diet should be carbohydrate?
Around 30%
1.12
What proportion of your diet should be fats?
Around 15%
1.13
What proportion of your diet should be protein?
Around 15%
1.14
What proportion of your diet should be fruits and vegetables?
Around 30%
1.15
What proportion of your diet should be sugars?
Around 5%
1. Nutrients
1.16 What foods are a good source of carbohydrates in your diet?
1.17 What foods are a good source of fats in your diet?
1.18 What foods are a good source of protein in your diet?
1.19 What foods are a good source of vitamins in your diet?
1.20 What foods are a good source of minerals in your diet?
1.21 What foods are a good source of fibre in your diet?
Bread, pasta, cereal
Butter, cooking oil, cheese Meat, eggs, beans and pulses Fruits, vegetables, grains Meat, dairy, nuts, cereals Fruits, vegetables
Figure 1: The Eatwell Plate
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Knowledge Base: Science 7.12 Nutrition Year 7