What's in Food?
This section outlines the key nutrients a person needs to maintain a healthy diet. Most people should be able to get all the nutrients they need by eating a varied and balanced diet. However, people at different stages of life may need different levels of various nutrients. For example, a baby will have different requirements when compared to a teenager. Our Ages & Stages section gives you more information on this.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The key learning objectives for this section are that you will
Know the main nutrients required for a healthy diet
Understand the key properties of these nutrients
Identify sources of these nutrients in the diet
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