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Key points Dietary Reference Values (DRVs) comprise a series of estimates of the amount of energy and nutrients needed by different groups of...

Key points The two types of carbohydrate that provide dietary energy are sugars and starch. 1 gram provides 3.75 kcal (16 kJ) Dietary fibre is...

Key points Protein is essential for growth and repair of the body and maintenance of good health. Protein also provides energy; 1 gram...

Key points Fat is made up of different types of fatty acids, some of which are essential for health in small amounts. Fatty acids are usually...

Key points Dietary fibre is found in cereal foods, including bread, beans, lentils, fruit & vegetables It cannot be broken down by human digestive...

Key points Vitamins are nutrients required by the body in small amounts, for a variety of essential processes.Most vitamins cannot be made by the...

Key points Minerals are inorganic substances required by the body in small amounts for a variety of different functions. Minerals are involved in...

Key points Water is the most abundant constituent of the human body and regular fluid intake is essential for our bodies to function properly.The...