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5.2 D5 The main food groups, nutrients and vitamins and their role for the…
5.2 D5 The main food groups, nutrients and vitamins and their role for the body.
The main food groups.
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Children should also drink plenty of water throughout the day. (NHS, 2016, online)
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Calcium and Vitamin D.
Calcium is found in milk, cheese, yoghurt and other dairy products. (Meggitt.c, 2015, online)
Calcium is absorbed by the body if it's taken with vitamin D. (Meggitt.c, 2015, online)
Vitamin D comes from children getting plenty of sunlight and fresh air. (Meggitt.c, 2015, online)
Dietary fibre.
Dietary fibre is found in cereal, fruit and vegetables. (Meggitt.C, 2015, page 142)
They should eat a small amount of dietary fibre a day. (Meggitt.C, 2015, page 142)
Too much dietary fibre can cause problems. (Meggitt.C, 2015, page 142)
Iron
Lack of iron can lead to iron deficiency anemia. (NHS, 2017, online)
Women who have heavy periods are at higher risk of iron deficiency anemia. (NHS, 2017, online)
A higher dosage of iron can be fatal, especially in younger children. (NHS, 2017, online)