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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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