Nutrients Revision

6. Diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
7. Functions include collagen production, aids the absorption of iron, fights infection.
8. Functions include normal vision and lining of cells.
11. Nutrients that we need in small amounts.
12. Sugar and starch stick to teeth enamel, which provides food source for bacteria.
13. There are 4 types of these. 2 are beneficial for the body, the other 2 cause health problems such as cardiovascular disease.
14. The bodies main and preferred energy source.
15. We can live without this for approximately 3 days.

1. My food sources include Oily fish that contains omega 3 and omega 6.
2. Nutrients that we need in large amounts.
3. Stored in our bones and teeth.
4. Essential in the process of converting fuels into energy. Also helps make red blood cells.
5. The final preferred fuel source for the body.
9. Forms the 'haem' part of haemoglobin (red blood cell) that transports oxygen.
10. Inadequate levels of haemoglobin resulting in lack of oxygen delivery around the body.
13. Regulates the digestive system and adds bulk to feces.