12FST Week One Content

MACRO vs MICRO

100

This type of nutrient gives the body energy and is needed in large amounts.

Macronutrients

200

These are the three macronutrients.

carbohydrates, protein, and fats (lipids)

300

This group includes vitamins and minerals.

micronutrients

400

These vitamins are stored in the body’s fat tissues.

fat-soluble vitamins

500

This macronutrient is mainly responsible for building and repairing body tissues.

protein

VITAMIN EXPERTS

100

This vitamin helps with vision and night blindness if you don’t get enough.

Vitamin A

200

This vitamin is made when our skin is exposed to sunlight.

Vitamin D

300

This vitamin helps wounds heal and supports the immune system.

Vitamin C

400

This B vitamin helps the body release energy from carbohydrates and is also called thiamine.

Vitamin B1

500

A deficiency of this vitamin causes scurvy.

Vitamin C

NUTRITION & HEALTH

100

This mineral deficiency can lead to anaemia.

iron

200

Weak and fragile bones caused by poor calcium and vitamin D intake is called this condition.

osteoporosis

300

This digestive problem is often caused by not eating enough fibre.

constipation

400

This condition occurs when someone eats enough food but not enough nutrients.

malnutrition

500

Spending very little time in the sun can lead to a deficiency of this vitamin.

Vitamin D