NUTRIENTS

By Nick BirtchInfo. Tech 8P.1

CARBOHYDRATES

Provides energy (glucose) for body Two types: - Complex carbs (Starches) - Simple carbs (Simple sugars) Starches give more energy then simple sugars Simple Sugars lead to tooth decay Absorbed into bloodstream for cells Sources: Grains, Vegetables, Fruit, Dairy, etc…

FATS

Develops nervous system, Fuels body Three types:

Unsaturated fats (Healthy) Saturated fats (Un-Healthy) Trans fats (Un-Healthy)

Trans & saturated fats raise cholesterol Sources: Dairy, Meat, Plant Foods

PROTEIN

Builds and maintains muscles and tissues

Two Types Complete (Contains all 9 essential amino

acids) Incomplete (lacks essential amino acids)

Amino acids build proteins 2nd most plentiful substance in body Sources: Meat & Alt, Dairy

FIBER

Prevents diabetes and heart disease Makes us feel full Two types:

Soluble Fiber (Lowers cholesterol) Insoluble Fiber ( Helps digestive movement)

Contains no calories Sources: Whole Grains, Fruits,

Vegetables

WATER

Carries oxygen to cells (Blood) Helps fight off illness (Lymph) Needed for digestive juices (Urine) Contained in perspiration (Sweat) Makes more than half of body weight 75% of your muscles made of water Sources: Fruits, vegetables, any fluids

MINERALS ( DIETARY )

Builds bones, transmits nerve impulses Makes hormones, helps immune system Forms hemoglobin, transports oxygen around

body Two Types:

Macro ( Calcium, Potassium, Sodium) Trace (Iron, Zinc, Flouride)

Calcium mineral builds bones and teeth Sources: M & A, Dairy, Vegetables, Fruits,

Grains

VITAMINS

Helps bones, eyesight and healing process (D,A,C)

Makes protein and energy (B) 2 Types:

Fat-soluble (A,D,E,K) Water-soluble (B,C)

Unused water-soluble vitamins urinated out Fat-soluble is stored in the body Sources: Fruits, Vegetables, M & A, Dairy,

Grains

BIBLIOGRAPHY

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