nutrients by rhys. carbohydrates carbohydrates are the bodies main energy source. foods that have...
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Nutrients
By Rhys
carbohydrates
• Carbohydrates are the bodies main energy source.
• Foods that have carbohydrates in them are: pasta, potatoes, waffles and bananas
fibre
• Prevents constipation
• Foods that are high in fibre are: corn, dried herbs, cocoa powder, apples and brown rice.
Protein
• Protein helps with the muscle development.
• The foods that are: high in protein are: red meat, fish, nuts and dairy.
Saturated fat
• Saturated fat gives you bad cholesterol.
• Foods that are high in saturated fats are: butter, chocolate and rendered animal fats
Mono-unsaturated fat
• Monounsaturated Fats Can Lower Your Risks of Stroke, Heart Disease and Cancer.
• Foods that are high in mono-unsaturated fat are: peanuts, avocadoes, olives and oils
Poly-unsaturated fat
• Poly-unsaturated fat helps lower blood cholesterol levels.
• Foods high in poly-unsaturated fat are: safflower, sunflower, soybean and corn.
Vitamin A
• Vitamin A helps with your eyes.
• Foods high in vitamin A are: liver, carrots, pumpkin and sweet potato
Vitamin B9
• Vitamin B9 reduces the risks of a stroke, heart disease, lung cancer and birth defects.
• Food high in vitamin B9 are: yoghurt, eggs, milk and cheese
Vitamin B12
• Helps keep the body's nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA.
• Food high in vitamin B12 are: liver, clams, caviar, and octopus.
Vitamin C
• Vitamin C helps protect you from disease.
• Foods high in vitamin C are: chilli, bell peppers and broccoli
Vitamin D
• Vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin and helps with absorption of calcium.
• Foods high in vitamin D are: cod, liver, oil and fish.
Iron
• Iron helps transport oxygen from the lungs to the body.
• Foods high in iron are: weet bix, nutri-grain, mollusks and liver.
Calcium
• Calcium helps bones and teeth get stronger.
• Foods high in calcium are: milk, cheese, yoghurt and chocolate.
Phosphorus
• Phosphorus repairs muscle and tissue.
• Foods high in phosphorus are: bran, pumpkin, sunflower and cheese
Iodine
• Iodine helps with metabolism.
• Foods high in iodine are: milk, turkey, egg and baked potato.