ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS Computers Jonathan Bogert Fat Develops nervous

ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS Computers Jonathan Bogert

Fat Develops nervous system Absorbs vitamins 3 major types � Unsaturated (good) � Saturated (bad) � Trans (awful) Sources: nuts, dairy, meat, etc… Need a certain amount of calories

Protein Builds, maintains, and replaces the tissues Uses protein to make specialized protein molecules Many types � Complete � Incomplete Sources: meat, fish dairy, nuts, etc… Immune system is made of protein

Carbohydrates Provides energy Body breaks it down into simple sugars Two major types � Simple (sugars) � Complex (starches) Better to get carbs from natural foods Sources: grains, fruit, veggies, dairy, etc… Better to get sugar from natural food

Fibre Supports a healthy digestive system Keeps the body clean Types: � Water-soluble fiber (A, D, E and K) � Insoluble fiber (C and B) Sources: Grains, Fruits, Vegetables Helps you feel full

Vitamins Helps your bones Helps your Body Heal Types: � fat soluble � water soluble Sources: Fruits, Veggies, Dairy, Meat, etc… There are many other functions

Minerals Grow, develop, and stay healthy Builds strong bones Types: � Macro � Trace Sources: fruits, vegetables, dairy Used to maintain a normal heartbeat

Water Helps flush your system Regulates the body’s temperature Only one type Sources: found in foods or pure Makes more than half of body weight

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