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Mind Map by Annie Galloway, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Annie Galloway
about 6 years ago
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Description
Nutrients Overview
1 Chemical substances found in food
1.1 Produce energy
1.1.1 Enable growth
1.1.1.1 maintain and repair body tissue
1.1.1.1.1 Regulate Body Processes
1.1.1.1.1.1 Prevent Disease
2 Macronutrients are needed in larger amounts
3 Micronutrients are only needed in small amounts
4 Non-nutrients are not needed for growth and energy but are seen to be beneficial to our health
5 Nutrient density of food
5.1 the amount of a nutrient found in food relative to its energy value
5.1.1 Nutrient dense food
5.1.1.1 food rich in nutrients that have a low kilojoule/calorie value
5.1.2 Energy dense food
5.1.2.1 foods high in kilojoules/calories (energy) and low in nutrients
5.1.3 Energy is measured in kilojoules or calories
6 7 nutrients
6.1 Protein
6.1.1 Carbohydrates
6.1.1.1 Minerals
6.1.1.1.1 Vitamins
6.1.1.1.1.1 Fats & Oils
6.1.1.1.1.1.1 Water
6.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Fibre