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1. Sodium

- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready MealsWhen A Person Is Carrying So Much Extra Weight That It Is Dangerous For Their HealthSubstances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against Disease- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)

2. Proteins

Substances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against DiseaseWhen A Person Is Carrying So Much Extra Weight That It Is Dangerous For Their Health- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready Meals

3. Antioxidants

4. Obesity

- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready Meals- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)Substances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against DiseaseWhen A Person Is Carrying So Much Extra Weight That It Is Dangerous For Their Health

5. Hidden Or Invisible Fat

- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready MealsThe Fat Or Oil That We Cannot See In Food Products- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)Substances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against Disease

6. It Is Important For Older People To Reduce The Intake Of Salt In Their Diet

Because Too Much Salt Can Raise Blood And This Can Cause Strokes And Heart Disease- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)Substances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against Disease- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready Meals

7. Energy Balance

- To Maintain Body Weight It Is Important To Balance The Energy We Take In From Food (Energy Input) With The Energy We Use In Physical Activity (Energy Output): - Take In The Same Amount Of Energy As We Use Our Weight Will Stay The Same (Correct Energy Balance) - Take In More Energy Than We Use We Will Gain Weight - Take In Less Energy Than We Use We Will Become Slimmer- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready MealsSubstances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against Disease

8. Fats Are Essential For

- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)Substances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against Disease- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready MealsCorrect Growth And Functioning Of The Body For Warmth

9. Young Children Need To Follow A Healthy Diet So That They

Grow And Stay Active- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready MealsSubstances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against Disease- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)

10. Metabolism

A Set Of Reactions Needed To Keep The Body WorkingSubstances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against Disease- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready Meals

11. The Eight Dietary Guidelines

- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)1. Base Your Meals On Starchy Foods 2. Eat Lots Of Fruit And Vegetables 3. Eat More Fish 4. Cut Down On Saturated Fat And Sugar 5. Try To Eat Less Salt 6. Drink Plenty Of Water 7. Do Not Skip Breakfast 8. Get Active And Try To Be A Healthy Weight- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready MealsSubstances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against Disease

12. Where Does The Energy Value Of Food Come From

- Comes From The Macronutrients: Fat - Carbohydrates And Protein: - Best Source Is Carbohydrates - Most Concentrated Source Is Fat - Body Prefers To Use Protein For Growth And Repair But Will Use It For Energy If There Is Not Enough Fat And Carbohydrates In The Diet- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)Substances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against Disease- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready Meals

13. Saturated Fats Come Mainly From

Animal Sources Eg Butter - Cream And The Fat On Meat- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)Substances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against Disease- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready Meals

14. Dehydration

Substances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against Disease- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready MealsWhen The Body Is Short Of Water. Water Is Lost Through Sweat And Breathing Needs To Be Replaced.

15. Foods For Babies To Avoid

- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready Meals- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)- Salt - Baby's Kidneys Cannot Get Rid Of It - Sugar - Can Cause Tooth Decay - Whole Nuts - Baby Could Choke So Nuts Should Be Chopped - Fatty And Fried Foods - Difficult For Baby To DigestSubstances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against Disease

16. Important Nutrients Needed By Young Children Include

- Protein - Children Grow Rapidly At This Age Substances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against Disease- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready Meals- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)

17. State Of Health

- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready MealsSubstances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against Disease- Some Illnesses May Affect Energy Needs E.G Pregnancy- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)

18. Vitamin C

- Ascorbic Acid - Functions: Helps The Body Absorb Iron From Food - Helps Make Collagen In The Body And Acts As An Antioxidant - Deficiency: Anaemia If The Body Cannot Absorb Iron In Food And Scurvy - Sources: Fruit And Veg - Potatoes - Dark Green VegetablesSubstances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against Disease- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready Meals- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)

19. Newborn Babies Should Only Have Milk For The First

Four To Six Months Of Their Life- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready MealsSubstances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against Disease

20. A Nutrient Is The Material In Food Needed For

- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready Meals1. Energy And Warmth 2. Building New Body Cells And Repairing Worn Ones 3. Keeping The Body In A Healthy Condition 4. Making The Body Work Properly- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)Substances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against Disease

21. Fluoride

- Functions: Helps To Harden Tooth Enamel And Prevent Tooth Decay - Deficiency: Tooth Decay - Sources: Tea And Sea Fish- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready MealsSubstances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against Disease

22. Dietary Reference Values

- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready Meals- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)Estimates Of The Amounts Of Energy Needed DailySubstances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against Disease

23. Combination Or Composite Foods

- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready MealsMeals Or Snacks Made From More Than One Of The Food Groups On The Eatwell PlateSubstances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against Disease- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)

24. Food Standards Agency

- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)Substances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against DiseaseA Uk Government Body That Deals With Food Issues- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready Meals

25. Red Traffic Light

- Macronutrient - Every Cell In Body Contains Protein - Protein Needed For Growth And Repair Of Cells - Made Up Of Simpler Units Called Amino Acids - 20 Amino Acids In Total - 11 Can Be Made By The Body From The Proteins That We Eat (Called Non-essential Amino Acids) - Other 9 Have To Be Provided Ready Made By The Protein Foods We Eat (Called Essential Amino Acids)- Functions: Helps To Control The Amount Of Water In The Body - Helps The Body To Use Energy And Helps To Control The Nerves And Muscles - Deficiency: Muscle Cramps - Sources: Salt - Many Processed Foods - Ready MealsSubstances Found In Vitamins A - C And E That Are Needed For Good Health And Help Protect The Body Against DiseaseThe Food Is High In Fat - Salt Or Sugar

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