Physical Education GCSE
Nutrients and food groups
What Nutrients and food groups means in Physical Education GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Nutrients and food groups
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Reference: OCR
Carbohydrates for energy, fats for energy and insulation, proteins for growth and repair, vitamins and minerals for health, fibre for digestion and water for hydration.
Topics that use Nutrients and food groups
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- Hydration and fluid replacement
- Hydration and water needs
Using Nutrients and food groups in the exam
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