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Human Nutrition
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GCSE Biology (Human Nutrition) Mind Map on Human Nutrition, created by 9arush on 08/07/2013.
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Human Nutrition
Nutrition
Taking in of nutrients
Organic
contains Carbon
Types of Nutrients
Fat
reserve energy stores/insulation
oil/butter/cream/fish
Made of 2 kinds of smaller molecules
3 key elements
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Carbon
Fatty acids & Glycerol
Protein
muscle/tissue building & repair
Large molecule made of amino acid
contains 5 elements
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Sulphur
Carbohydrate
Our main source of energy
Bread/pasta/sweets
Contains 3 key elements
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Sugars are the smallest & simplest carbs
Minerals
essential for carrying out normal body functions
Iron
Red meat
Calcium
Dairy
Fibre
function not needed
Cereals
Water
Transport of materials around the body
Drinks/liquid food
Vitamins
Aids chemical processes (making enzymes etc)
C
Oranges/other fruit & veg
D
Diary/ sunlight
Inorganic
Does NOT contain carbon
Malnutrition
Eating too much / too little of some nutrients
Causes
problems with absorption
unbalanced diet
Not enough food available
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