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Food
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Photosynthesis | Plants make food from sunlight in this process |
| Protein | is needed for growth and repair of cells and to make muscles and hair. |
| Fat | Provides insulation and a store of energy |
| Vitamins | are needed for all sorts of reasons. C and D are important |
| Scurvy | is caused by a lack of vitamin C |
| Vitamin D | is needed to build strong bones and teeth |
| lack of vitamin D | causes rickets |
| Vitamin D foods | Milk yogurt and cheeses |
| Iron | is needed to make red bloodcells |
| anaemia | is caused by a lack of iron |
| green food and red meat | are high in iron |
| calcium | is needed for healthy bones and teeth |
| Anaemia | is caused by a lack of iron |
| water | The human body is two thirds water |
| carbohydrates | are our primary source of energy |
| Sugar & Starch | are needed to provide energy |
| Cellulose | to prevent constipation |