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- 3. This occurs when your calcium level in your blood is too low.
- 4. This is when you eat even when you’re not hungry. This can lead to weight gain if you do this too much.
- 5. This is one of the three main nutrients found in food and drinks and they help fuel your brain, kidneys, heart muscles and central nervous system. Foods that are high in this nutrient is grains, fruits, dairy products and legumes, including dried beans, lentils and peas.
- 9. This is the most common mineral in the body and helps you maintain healthy strong bones. You can find this mineral in dairy foods like milk, yogurt and cheese.
- 12. This is a type of sugar, known as fruit sugar, and it increases glucose metabolism. Foods that are high in this is most fruits, vegetables and foods that contain wheat as the main ingredient.
- 13. This mineral is important for carrying oxygen around the body.
- 14. A sweet substance that stores your energy for later and provides a source of energy.
- 15. This helps your body grow and repair cells and helps your body function properly. Foods that are high in this nutrient is lean meats, poultry, dairy products, fish, seafood, and especially eggs.
- 16. This occurs when the body isn’t getting enough nutrients.
- 17. This is the main type of sugar in the blood and your body’s main source of energy. This also provides nutrients to your body’s organs, muscles and nervous system and provides energy for your body’s cells.
- 18. This is the type of sugar that can be found in milk from most mammals and it helps your body absorb and digest nutrients e.g calcium, zinc and magnesium.
- 19. This stores energy and protects our organs. Foods that are high in this nutrient is mainly meat products and dairy products.
- 20. This micronutrient boosts your immune system, supports normal growth and development, helps cells and organs function properly.
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- 1. This occurs when you don’t have enough water and it will affect how your body functions.
- 2. This nutrient helps support your body as it is essential for building strong bones and teeth. Foods that are high in this nutrient is meat, cereals, fish, dairy products, fruits, vegetables and nuts.
- 6. This liquid is vital to your health as it helps your body function properly e.g carrying nutrients and oxygen to your cells, protecting organs and tissues and adjusting your body temperature. It’s extremely important to drink plenty of this liquid daily.
- 7. This is a waxy substance that can be found in animal-based foods that we also eat. This builds the structure of cell membranes, creates hormones and helps your body produce vitamin D.
- 8. An important group of nutrients needed by the body in large amounts.
- 10. An important group of nutrients needed by the body in small amounts.
- 11. A disease when you don’t have enough vitamin C.