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24 Cards in this Set
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4 Protein |
Energy reserve Formation of enzymes Maintain a healthy immune system |
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Growth, repair and maintenance of body cells/ Normal Growth and development of body/ Promotes general growth and development |
Protein Vitamin A, B2 Iodine |
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Source of energy |
Carbohydrates, fat |
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Aids the digestion of food |
Carbohydrates |
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4 Fat |
Provide warmth Protect internal organs Solvent for fat soluble vitamins |
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Form visual purple pigment in the retina of the eye for seeing in dim light |
Vitamin A |
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Healthy skin Provide resistance to/ prevent infections |
Vitamin A, C |
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Acts as antioxidant |
Vitamin A, C, E |
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Form proteins; collagen Heal cuts and wounds Absorbs iron from cereals and dark green vegetables |
Vitamin C |
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Absorbs calcium and phosphorus to form strong bones and teeth Skin absorbs Uv rays from sun to form |
Vitamin D |
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Normal functioning of/ Maintain healthy nerves and muscles |
nerves (only): Vitamin B1, B12 and (both): E, Calcium, Potassium and Sodium only (control) muscles: |
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Essential/ Important component of enzyme system Breakdown food into energy: Release of energy from food: Release of energy from carbohydrates and fats: Maintenance of enzyme system: |
Breakdown food into energy: Vitamin B1 Release of energy from food: B2 Release of energy from carbohydrates and fats: B3, Phosphorus Maintenance of enzyme system: B12 |
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Produce and break down amino acids: Release energy from amino acids: |
Produce and break down amino acids: Vitamin B6 Release energy from amino acids: B9 |
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Important in manufacturing new cells and genetic material; DNA |
Vitamin B9 |
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Works together with to form blood cells/ Helps in the production of red blood cells |
Vitamin B9, B12, iron |
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Normal blood clotting |
Vitamin K, Calcium |
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Maintain fluid balance in body/ Regulation of fluids. and minerals |
Phosphorus, sodium and chloride and minerals: Potassium |
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Works together with to form strong bones amd teeth |
Vitamin D, calcium, phosphorus |
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For formation of haemoglobin (oxygen carrying proteins in the red blood cells) and myoglobin (oxygen carrying proteins in the muscle cells) Cellular respiration; breakdown of cards to release energy in cells |
Iron |
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Required to produce hydrochloric acid in stomach |
Sodium chloride |
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Produce/ form thyroxine; hormone controlling rate of metabolism |
Iodine |
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5 Water |
Regulation of body temperature Medium from chemical reactions Transportation of nutrients; important component of blood (85%) Lubrication of joints and organs Removal of waste products |
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Maintains a healthy digestive system |
1 Insoluble dietary fibre |
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3 Soluble dietary fibre |
Lowers blood cholesterol level Regulates blood glucose levels Provides high satiety value |
