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Nutrients in Healthy Diet - Coggle Diagram
Nutrients in Healthy Diet
Carbohydrates
provide body with energy
(wholegrains are the healthy options)
Potatoes
Rice
Pasta
Corn
Protein
Builds muscles
Increases immunity
Transports and stores nutrients
Poultry
Milk products
Lean meat
Fish and sea food
Eggs
Fats
A small amount is essential for a balanced diet. Source of fatty acids,
Help the body absorb vitamin A, D, E
Fatty meat
Butter
Cheese
Nuts
Oily fish
mackrel and salmon
Sugars
Form of carbohydrates
Provides body with energy
Fast burning sugars
Too much sugar leads to weight gain
diabetes, heart attack
Sugar cane
Sugar beets
Slow burning sugars such as
fructose and lactose
Fruit
High sugar content:
mellon, watermellon, grapes etc.
Low sugar content:
berries, apples, pears etc.
Source of fibre
Food for gut health
Vegetables
Source of fibre
Food for gut health
Vitamins
Many functions
Helps body to heal
Boost immune system
Fruit
Vegetables