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Diet and Nutrition

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  • A food group that is the main source of energy.
    Carbohydrates
  • Reason why protein is important in diet.
    Growth and repair
  • Prevents dehydration.
    Water
  • Fruit and vegetables are a good source of this food group.
    Vitamins/Minerals
  • A type of mineral that is needed to prevent anaemia beginning with I.
    Iron
  • A type of mineral needed for strong bones and teeth beginning with C.
    Calcium
  • Reason why carbohydrates are important in diet.
    Source of energy
  • Importance of vitamins in diet.
    Maintain health
  • Rice, pasta, potatoes are good sources of this food group.
    Carbohydrate
  • Meat, fish, beans and dairy products are good sources of this food group.
    Protein
  • Food group beginning with the letter C.
    Carbohydrates
  • Food group needed for insulation and a source of energy.
    Fats/Lipids
  • Number of food groups that make up a balanced diet.
    7
  • Prevents constipation.
    Fibre
  • Food group beginning with the letter P.
    Protein
  • Term used to describe eating all the food groups in the right proportions.
    Balanced diet
  • Brown bread, cereal and bran are good sources of this food group.
    Fibre