4. The Seven Food Groups

5. Carbohydrates Water Protein Vitamins Minerals Fibre Fats

6. Nutrient Role in Body Examples Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Vitamins Minerals Fibre Water

11. Vitamins Role in Body Examples of Foods B group - coenzymes, aid processes eg respiration cereals, wholemeal bread, leafy greens A - dim-light vision, epithelial tissue, immune system liver, green veg, orange fruit & veg C - helps make connective tissue & absorb Fe in food citrus, blackcurrants, kiwi fruit, peppers, potatoes D - helps absorb Ca & deposit it in bones, protects against cancer & heart disease oily fish, eggs, liver, made in skin when exposed to sunlight. A,C,E - antioxidants, protect DNA & against cancer & heart disease E: nuts, wholemeal bread

12. Minerals Role in Body Examples of Foods Fe - making haemoglobin red meat, spinach Ca - hardens bones & teeth, helps blood clot, nerve conduction, muscle contraction milk, cheese, yoghurt, broccoli Na & K - nerve conduction & heart function Na: table salt K - bananas P - make cell membranes & ATP for bones cheese, pork, tuna, nuts Mg - bones green veg I - thyroxine table salt, seafood Zn - insulin meat, cereals, nuts, milk

15. Superfoods Some foods have been described as super foods, they are rich in several nutrients Suggest why super foods are good for you and what effects they may have?