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why do we need food? |
food provides our bodies with the fuel and nutrients it needs to accomplish tasks |
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what are the seven nutrients? |
carbohydrates lipids protein minerals vitamins water probiotics |
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what is the role of protein? and examples |
protein repairs muscle tissues supports the immune system transfers nutrients in and out of cells to create proper electrolyte function chicken, meat |
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what is the role of carbohydrates? and examples |
provides energy insulates and protects body aid in digestion produces steroid hormones rice, pasta, cereal |
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what is the role of lipids? and examples |
saturated fats: elevates cholesterol level which increases risks of heart disease eg. commercially baked products, fatty meat, dairy products unsaturated fats: lower cholesterol levels, reduced risk of heart disease e.g sunflower, olive oil, avocado transfats: lowers levels of high-density lipoproteins = increases risk of heart disease. eg. pasteries, cakes and biscuits |
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what is the role of vitamins? |
water soluable: non water soluable: |
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what is the role of water? |
regulates body temperature transports energy and nutrients removes waste |
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minerals: what are they? what is their role? |
calcium, iron, sodium calcium strengthens bones and teeth iron: |
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what is the role of fibre? |
promotes regular bowel movements lowers blood cholesterol helps control glucose levels in the blood |
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