Y9 Balanced Diet

Lipids are required for: (Select 2 answers)

• energy

• insulation

• growth and repair

• energy storage

Proteins are required for:

• energy

• insulation

• growth and repair

• energy storage

Carbohydrates are required for:

• energy

• insulation

• growth and repair

• energy storage

The mineral iron is required for:

• strong, healthy bones

• making haemoglobin to carry O₂

• healthy skin and gums

• night vision and immunity

• absorption of calcium

The mineral calcium is required for:

• strong, healthy bones

• making haemoglobin to carry O₂

• healthy skin and gums

• night vision and immunity

• absorption of calcium

Vitamin A is required for:

• strong, healthy bones

• making haemoglobin to carry O₂

• healthy skin and gums

• night vision and immunity

• absorption of calcium

Vitamin C is required for:

• strong, healthy bones

• making haemoglobin to carry O₂

• healthy skin and gums

• night vision and immunity

• absorption of calcium

Vitamin D is required for:

• strong, healthy bones

• making haemoglobin to carry O₂

• healthy skin and gums

• night vision and immunity

• absorption of calcium

Water is required for: (Select 2 answers)

• energy

• prevents constipation and helps egestion

• transport of substances around body

• keeps the muscles in the gut moving (peristalsis)