a balanced diet

what are the 7 nutrients

lipids

carbohydrates

protein

fibre

water

vitamins

minerals

what is the function for carbohydrates and where can they be found

they are for energy and found in pasta and bread

what is the function for lipids and where can they be dfound

provide insulation to the body, provide energy and acts as an energy store. They can be found in oily fish

what is the function for proteins and where can they be found

needed for growth and repair of tissue and cells, they can be found in chicken and fish

what are the 3 types of vitamins

vitamin A

vitamin D

vitamin C

what is Vitamin A for and where can it be found

vitamin A helps improve vision and keep skin and hair healthy, can be found in carrots.

what is vitamin C for and where can it be found

Vitamin C prevents scurvy, helping your hair and nails healthy. It is found in oranges

what is vitamin D for and where can it be found

Vitamin D is for to keep bones and teeth healthy. Found in eggs and sunlight.

what are the types of minerals

calcium and iron

what is calcium for and where can it be found

calcium makes bones and teeth stronger and can be found in milk

what is iron for and where can it be found

it is used to produce haemoglobin in the blood, it can be found in red meat.

what is water for and where can it be found

it can maintain osmosis in body and hydrates the body, can be found in food and drinks.

what is fibre for and where is it found

it cannot be digested, aids movement of the gut food through the gut. Can be found in vegetables such as broccoli

how should your diet be like

your diets nutrients should all be balanced in the right proportions

how does energy intake (eating food) vary between people

activity level such as exercising

age, teens need more food than older people because they are growing.

pregnancy, they need to provide energy to the baby so it can develop.