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Nutrients

By Nick Birtch Info. Tech 8 P.1. Nutrients. 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

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Nutrients

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  1. By Nick Birtch Info. Tech 8 P.1 Nutrients

  2. 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… Carbohydrates

  3. 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 Fats

  4. 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 Protein

  5. 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 Fiber

  6. 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 Water

  7. 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 Minerals ( Dietary )

  8. 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 Vitamins

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