Nutrition Inquiry Task By Grace, Moses and Hannah 7C

age group young adult 19-30

Task 1 Research 3 key macro-nutrients that are required by your age group and explain why they are important for your age group: 19 - 30 Macro- nutrient Reason why it is important Fat Fats help absorb vitamins A, D, E and K. It also insulates your body. Protein Your body uses protein to repair body tissue and build it. It also is important with helping building bones, muscles, cartridge, skin and blood. Carbohydrates They are stored in your muscles for energy. Also the bodies main energy source Hannah

Task 2 Iron Copper Zinc Micro- nutrient Reason why it is important Research 3 key micro-nutrients that are required by your age group and explain why they are important for your age group: Micro- nutrient Reason why it is important Iron Iron is necessary in the body to help your red blood cells move oxygen throughout the body. Copper  Copper works with iron to keep bones, blood vessels and nerves working properly. Zinc   Zinc helps heal wounds, help the body in keep skin healthy and also fights off infections. Moses

Task 3 Meal Example Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snack Grace Create a 1 day food plan for your assigned aged group that includes: Include macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients Meal Example Breakfast fruits, fruit smoothie, cereal (apple, banana, orange)(wheat bix,) Lunch Sandwich, juice (salad sandwich, meat sandwich) Dinner Meat- vegetables (steak, lamb, pork, chicken, fish) (potato, cauliflower, broccoli, carrot) Snack Fruits, yoghurt, juice (apple, banana, orange) (strawberry, fruit, plain) (fruit juice) Grace