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iGCSE Biology: Understand Human Diet
Learn the components of a balanced diet for iGCSE Biology, including the functions of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, and the diseases caused by their deficiency.
Tutorial
iGCSE Biology: Understand Human Diet
Learn the components of a balanced diet for iGCSE Biology, including the functions of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, and the diseases caused by their deficiency.
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To stay healthy, our bodies require a balanced diet. A balanced diet is defined as one that provides the correct amounts of all the required nutrients, as well as supplying appropriate quantities of fibre and water.
Quiz#2
What is the term for a diet that supplies the correct quantities of all required nutrients, fibre, and water?
a balanced diet
Quiz#3
Besides nutrients, what two other components must a balanced diet supply in appropriate quantities?
fibre and water
Lesson#4
Let's look at the main nutrient groups. Carbohydrates are our body's primary source of energy. You can find them in foods like bread, pasta, rice, and potatoes.
Quiz#5
What is the main function of carbohydrates in the diet?
to provide energy
Lesson#6
Fats and oils are another important energy source. They also serve as a long-term energy store in the body and provide insulation to keep us warm.
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