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Nutrients Source & Function
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List the nutrients found in an…
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What is the nutrient responsible for… Cleaning out the digestive tract + help to remove waste products
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What is the main nutrient responsible for… Digestion Waste removal Temperature Control & Muscular Contractions
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What are the nutrients responsible for… Ossification of teeth, bones & cartilage
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List the nutrients found in a…
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Name the nutrient… It is the haemoglobin component in blood and it assists in the transfer of oxygen around body.
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List the nutrients found in…
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Name the nutrient… Assists the thyroid gland in order to regulate metabolism and growth
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List the type of fat found in…
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What is the main nutrient responsible for… Primary function is: Growth, maintenance and repair of body cells. Secondary function is: Fuel for Energy production
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List the nutrients found in…
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What is the function of…
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What are the 2 nutrients responsible for… Providing fuel for Energy
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What is the function of….
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What is the nutrient responsible for… Regulating water in the body.
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What is the nutrient responsible for… Normal vision, bone development, immune system and cell division
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List all of the nutrients found in ‘Liver’
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List all of the nutrients found in…
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What is the nutrient responsible for… Absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the intestine into the bloodstream.
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What is the nutrient responsible for… Absorption iron Collagen development Immune system
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List the nutrients found in…
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What is the nutrient responsible for… Assists the function of the brain and nervous system DNA synthesis
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List the nutrient found in…
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What is the nutrient responsible for… Adequate cell division and maintenance
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List the nutrients found in…
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What food source contains all of these nutrients? Protein Iron Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin D Vitamin C Phosphorus
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What food source contains all of these nutrients? Folate Iodine Vitamin A Vitamin C Fibre
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Nutrients as ‘Determinants’ of Health’…. How too much or too little of a nutrient may affect our health…
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Anaemia may result from not enough?
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What 2 nutrients lead to an increase in LDL cholesterol levels?
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What 2 nutrients lead to an decrease in LDL cholesterol levels?
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Obesity may result from high amounts of what nutrients?
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Dehydration Muscle cramps Nausea Vomiting Fatigue Decreased alertness may result from a lack of……?
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Increased likelihood of, tooth decay, fractures and osteoporosis is due to a lack of ….
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Low amounts of...?....may lead to…. Goitre. Weight loss. Tiredness. Depression.
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Hyperten s ion may result from too much….
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Night/Blindness may result from too little….
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Weakened immune system and Lack of scar tissue forming….may result from a low intake of…?
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