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Nutrients. Source & Function. List the nutrients found in an…. What is the nutrient responsible for…. Cleaning out the digestive tract + help to remove waste products. List the nutrients found in…. What is the main nutrient responsible for…. Digestion W aste removal Temperature Control
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Nutrients Source & Function
What is the nutrient responsible for… Cleaning out the digestive tract + help to remove waste products
What is the main nutrient responsible for… Digestion Waste removal Temperature Control & Muscular Contractions
What are the nutrients responsible for… • Ossification of teeth, bones & cartilage
Name the nutrient… It is the haemoglobin component in blood and it assists in the transfer of oxygen around body.
Name the nutrient… Assists the thyroid gland in order to regulate metabolism and growth
What is the main nutrient responsible for… Primary function is: Growth, maintenance and repair of body cells. Secondary function is: Fuel for Energy production
What are the 2 nutrients responsible for… Providing fuel for Energy
What is the nutrient responsible for… Regulating water in the body.
What is the nutrient responsible for… • Normal vision, bone development, immune system and cell division
What is the nutrient responsible for… Absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the intestine into the bloodstream.
What is the nutrient responsible for… • Absorption iron • Collagen development • Immune system
What is the nutrient responsible for… Assists the function of the brain and nervous system DNA synthesis
What is the nutrient responsible for… • Adequate cell division and maintenance
What food source contains all of these nutrients? • Protein • Iron • Folate • Vitamin B12 • Vitamin D • Vitamin C • Phosphorus
What food source contains all of these nutrients? • Folate • Iodine • Vitamin A • Vitamin C • Fibre
Nutrients as ‘Determinants’ of Health’….How too much or too little of a nutrient may affect our health…
What 2 nutrients lead to an increase in LDL cholesterol levels?
What 2 nutrients lead to an decreasein LDL cholesterol levels?
DehydrationMuscle crampsNauseaVomitingFatigueDecreased alertness may result from a lack of……?
Increased likelihood of, tooth decay, fractures and osteoporosis is due to a lack of….
Low amounts of...?....may lead to…. • Goitre. Weight loss. Tiredness. Depression.
Weakened immune system andLack of scar tissue forming….may result from a low intake of…?