The table below summarizes what food falls under the fats and sugars group, their main nutrients and the functions of those nutrients
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Food |
Nutrients |
Functions |
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Sweets, chocolates, margarine, butter, cooking, oils, cold or fizzy drinks, flavoured water, crisps, deep-fat fried foods, baked foods. |
Carbohydrate |
Nutrient that gives energy
Like cars need fuel to move, you need energy to do your daily activities! |
|
Fat |
Nutrient that gives energy
Like cars need fuel to move, you need energy to do your daily activities! |
Handy Tips:
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When you crave something sweet, rather eat fruit or a fruit salad with dairy yoghurt or custard.
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Drink a glass of milk in place of a cold or fizzy drink that contains hidden sugar. You need to eat very little fats and sugar everyday!
You need to eat very little fats and sugar everyday!