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• Contains hydrogen & oxygen; Essential for normal function -required for all body fluids -carrier of vitamins (C, B)
Weader
-dissolves nutrients & transports them around the body -heat exchange
Source - e.g. Vegetables, direct source
Inorganic elements (ref to collectively as Ash) divided into macrominerals eg calcium, phosphorous & microminerals
Nutrients
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• In excess most are toxic
- For bones & teeth, e.g. calcium & phosphorous
- body fluids, e.g. sodium and potassium
- components of many enzymes
Vitamin
Minerals
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Organic compounds help to regulate body processes fat soluble e.g. A, D, E, K (stored in the body) • water soluble e.g. B, C (excess generally excreted) Required for eyesight - vitamin A
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Antioxidants - vitamin C and E
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• Skeleton - vitamin D and metabolism - vitamin E Sources: cereal, fish oils, nuts, liver, fruit & vegetables Making earth little softer
