Chapter 6.1.1 Animal Nutrition - Diet

dietary importance of carbohydrates

energy

principal sources of carbohydrates

staple foods i.e. rice, potatoes wheat, cereal, bread

dietary importance of fats

insulate the body and help reduce fluctuations in our body temperatures, also a good store of energy

principal source of fats

oil, butter, the white stuff on animal meat etc

dietary importance of protein

form our muscles, enzymes, skin, hair, growth and repair

principal source of protein

meats and vegetables (lentils and beans)

dietary importance of vitamin c

development and maintenance of scar tissue, blood vessels and cartilage

principal sources of vitamin c

citrus fruits, dark leafy greens

dietary importance of vitamin d

maintain healthy bones and teeth

principal sources of vitamin d

oily fish, eggs, fortified fat spreads

dietary importance of calcium

supports the structure and hardness of the bones and teeth

principal sources of calcium

sardines, fish with bones, dairy foods

dietary importance of iron

form the hemoglobin in red blood cells

principal sources of calcium

liver, meat, beans, nuts, dried fruits

dietary importance of fibre (roughage)

keeps bowels healthy and helps prevent digestive problems

principal sources of fibre

wholemeal bread, bran, cereals, nuts and seeds

dietary importance of water

important solvent in organisms

principal sources of water

springs, wells, rivers and other freshwater sources