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Classes of food (Minerals (calcium (maintains strong, healthy teeth/ bones…
Classes of food
Minerals
sodium
- proper functioning of nerves
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potassium
- for nerve and muscle activities
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calcium
- maintains strong, healthy teeth/ bones
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Iodine
- helps make the hormones of the thyroid gland
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Carbohydrates
Charateristic
- organic compounds (carbon/ hydrogen/ oxygen)
- include starch, cellulose, sugars, glycogen
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Protein
Charateristic
- ( carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen)
- some contains sulphur and phosphorus
- a long chains of amino acids
Function
- needed for growth and repair of body tissues
- For the formation of enzymes, hormones, haemoglobin and antibodies
Fats
Characteristic
- (carbon, hydrogen, oxygen)
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Function
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- acts as an protection against physical injury
- transporting fat-soluble vitamins
Vitamins
Fat-soluble
A
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- promotes good night vision
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D
- maintains a healthy and strong set of teeth and bones
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- promotes calcium and phosphorus absorption in the intestine
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E
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- prevents cell damage and fight against diseases
poor blood circulation, poor nerve and muscle function
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Water-soluble
B
- maintains a healthy nervous system
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- helps in the formation of red blood cell
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C
- maintains healthy skin, teeth and gums
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- increase the body resistance to diseases
Fibre
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Improtance
- provides bulk to the intestinal contents
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Water
- transport digested food and waste material
- regulate our body temparature