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N utrients. 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.
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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.