Nutrient Research Task by Laura Anne Hogan https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask Answer your question here! en-us 2017-04-22 05:59:39 UTC 2023-04-05 10:19:37 UTC hello@padlet.com Vitamin D https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168252508 What is it's function? Maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, which forms and maintains strong bones.
What are 3 food sources of the nutrient? Tuna, Oranges and Egg Yolks.
What is it involved in the production of? Hard tissue development.
Interesting fact: You can get Vitamin D from the sun, but you can't get it if you are in the car (through glass).

]]> 2017-04-25 23:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168252508 Polyunsaturated fats https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168252513 1. These are essential fatty acids that the body needs for brain function and cell growth
2. salmon
    walnuts
    oils
3. Fats
4. Polyunsaturated fat is found in plant and animal foods]]> 2017-04-25 23:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168252513 Fibre https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168252589 1) Name-fibre. Function is to keep the body healthy.
2) Beans, brown rice and berries.
3) Carbohydrates
4) The body doesn't digest this carbohydrate therefore it's not used in energy production.]]> 2017-04-25 23:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168252589 simple carbohydrates https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168252781 Simple carbohydrates are broken down quickly by the body to be used as energy. Simple carbohydrates are found naturally in foods such as fruits, milk, and milk products. They are also found in processed and refined sugars such as candy, table sugar, syrups, and soft drinks.

]]> 2017-04-25 23:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168252781 Iron https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168252918 liver
nuts 
beef
lamb
beans
whole grains
dark chocolate 

Iron is a mineral that is found in a range of foods. It helps to transport oxygen around the body, making it essential for life!


It is also important for producing energy, optimal immune function, and storing oxygen in our muscles (this is what gives muscles their red colour!)



]]> 2017-04-25 23:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168252918 https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168252923 2017-04-25 23:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168252923 Complex Carbs https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168253002 Complex carbohydrates are made up of sugar molecules that are strung together in long chains. Complex carbohydrates are found in foods such as peas, beans, whole grains, and vegetables. ]]> 2017-04-25 23:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168253002 Vitamin B2- Riboflavin https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168253147
Q1- Riboflavin or Vitamin B2 is a vitamin found in food and used as a dietary supplement. As a supplement it is used to prevent and treat riboflavin deficiency and prevent migraines.

Q2- Food sources of Vitamin B2 include Beef liver, milk & almonds.

Q3- Vitamin B2 is involved in energy production.

Q4- We need Vitamin B2 to use the carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the foods we eat. Vitamin B2 helps us use these nutrients for energy in our bodies and additionally functions as an antioxidant.

]]> 2017-04-25 23:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168253147 https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168253156 any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds which have large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are an essential part of all living organisms, especially as structural components of body tissues such as muscle, hair, etc., and as enzymes and antibodies.

]]> 2017-04-25 23:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168253156 https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168253359 Monounsaturated Fats

Q1: Monounsaturated fats are one of the 3 categories of the nutrient Fat. Monounsaturated fats are better for you than saturated fats as it tends to lower cholesterol levels. 

Q2: Monounsaturated fats can be found in foods such as olive oil, canola oil, avocado, peanut butter and many nuts and seeds

Q3: Monounsaturated fats are involved in the production of energy and the production of soft tissue. 

Q4: Nuts are a good source of monounsaturated fat but whole nuts are not suitable for children under 5 years of age because of the choking hazard 

]]> 2017-04-25 23:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168253359 https://padlet.com/hoganl11/NutrientResearchTask/wish/168253464 1.    What is the name of the nutrient? What is its function? 
Saturated fats. Fats offer a concentrated source of energy for youth.
 
2.    What are 3 food sources of the nutrient?
-       Beef
-       Cheese
-       Poultry with skin
 
3.    What is it involved in the production of?
Saturated fats are involved in the production of energy and soft tissue development
 
4.    Find one interesting fact about the nutrient.
Saturated fats are found in coconut oil
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