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NUTRITION

Muskan BhullarComputers 08

CARBOHYDRATES

Provides energy Produces glucose Important for physical activities Saves glycogen in liver

2 Types:Simple (sugars)Complex (starches)

Examples of food:grains, fruits, alcohols, treats, etc…

FATS

Builds nerve tissue and hormonesBurns energyStored in fat cellsProduces bad cholesterol

2 Types:saturated (bad)unsaturated (good)

Examples of food:oils, butter, meats, nuts, etc…

PROTEINS

Builds, maintains, replaces tissues Build cardiac muscle Made up of amino acids Body made mostly of protein

2 Types:Antibodies (fights germs)Enzymes (speed up chemical reaction)

Examples of food:dairy products, legumes, nuts, beef, etc…

FIBRE

Helps prevent cancers, heart disease, etc… Helps keep you fuller for longer Comes from plant sources

2 Types: Soluble (reduce cholesterol) Insoluble (keeps bowels healthy)

Examples of food: Grain products, fruits, vegetables, etc…

VITAMINS Helps grow and develop Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble Water soluble don’t get stored as much

2 Types:Fat solubleWater soluble

Examples of food:Dairy products, grains, fruits, vegetables, etc…

MINERALS Help grow, develop, stay healthy Builds strong bones, transmits nerve impulses Make hormones, maintain a normal heartbeat Cannot be produced by living organisms Body needs more macro than trace

2 Types:MacroTrace

Examples of food:Dairy, seafood, nuts, beans, etc…

WATER Keeps metabolism running Removes dangerous toxins inhaled Carries oxygen and nutrients to cells Naturally occurring water isn't 100% pure Water is disinfected to kill harmful bacteria Regulates your body temperature

There’s only 1 type of drinking water:100% pure water

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