Micro nutrients by Mr Mattocks https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw en-us 2021-02-25 07:58:54 UTC 2025-06-15 14:15:20 UTC hello@padlet.com Vitamins help Convert food into energy that you need to play sports. Make proteins to build and repair your muscles. Make red blood cells which give oxygen to your muscles. https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239873688 2021-02-25 08:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239873688 https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239873761 Minerals are naturally occurring substance such as Iron, zinc and potassium. We need them in small amounts to have a balanced diet. We need minerals as they help our body grow, develop and stay healthy. Minerals are required in sports because. Athletes need minerals as they help in muscle contraction and oxygen transport. The benefits of minerals are that they haelp in keeping bones strong so it helps fractures heal quicker and for athletes this is better as they will recover quicker and come back quicker.

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  • water and fluids are needed in many chemical reactions
  • water is used in sweat to cool down
  • water can be lost in breath, urine and sweat
  • you can become dehydrated if you don't drink enough water to replace the water you used or lost
  • dehydration can cause : blood thickening, slower reaction times
  • An example of fluids are fresh juices




    • ]]>     2021-02-25 08:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239875624     https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239876116 fibre helps the digestive system making it easier to excrete waste out of the body which lowering the risk of heart disease, stroke type 2 diabetes and cholesterol levels theses can be found in fruits and veg]]> 2021-02-25 08:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239876116 https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239876282 2021-02-25 08:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239876282 https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239876927 vitamins are beneficial for sport athletes as they are crucial for turning food into energy through metabolic pathways]]> 2021-02-25 08:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239876927 https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239877895 Vitiman A helps to fight free radicals caused by stress and has been shown to play a role in bone health which could be good for rugby and physical sports]]> 2021-02-25 08:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239877895 Athletes- https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239878157 minerals are important to athletes in muscle contraction, transporting and moving oxygen during breathing and sport activities, bone health, and controlled breathing rythm]]> 2021-02-25 08:03:59 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239878157 https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239879164 vitamin C : helps to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. it acts as a antioxidant vitamin D: helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body vitamin A: its important for normal vision, the immune system, reproduction, the heart, lungs and kidneys]]> 2021-02-25 08:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239879164 WHAT ARE VITAMINS ? https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239880057  any of a group of compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are require in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.]]> 2021-02-25 08:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239880057 https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239880706 Minerals deficiencies can lead to a variety of health problems, such as weak bones, fatigue, or a decreased immune system.]]> 2021-02-25 08:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239880706 https://padlet.com/samuelmattocks/wcvtfvdqdjuufbnw/wish/1239882098 VITAMIN D:
    These nutrients are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone deformities such as rickets in children, and bone pain caused by a condition called osteomalacia in adults.
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