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Nutrients - Coggle Diagram
Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Function
Main source of energy for the body
Simple carbs
Sugar
Syrups
Honey
Food sources
Complex
Oats
Brown rice
Lentils
Simple
Bread
Fruit
Milk
Fats
Functions
Keep the body warm
Protect internal organs by covering them with fats
Food sources
Animal fats
Butter
Lard
Ghee
Vegetable fats
Olive oil
Canola Oil
Corn oil
Proteins
Functions
Growth, Repair and maintenance of the body
Source of energy when lack of carbohydrates and fat intake
Food sources
Plant sources
Nuts
Animal sources
meat
Calcium chloride
Functions
Maintains fluid balance in the body
Food sources
Animal sources
Bacon
Plant sources
Salted cabbage
Vitamin C
Functions
helps absorb Iron from food
Helps to heal wounds
Food sources
Guavas
Oranges
Strawberries
Broccoli
Capsicum
Kale
Vitamin D
Functions
Helps the body absorb calcium for strong bones and teeth
Food sources
Salmon
Cheese
egg yolk
Calcium
Function
Makes us strong
Food sources
Milk
Iron
Functions
Carries oxygen in blood
Keeps red blood cells healthy
Food sources
Animal sources
Beef
Egg yolk
Tuna
Plant sources
Caixin
Kale
Kidney beans
Water
Functions