Essential Nutrients Luke shippit Computers 8 carbohydrates Gives

Essential Nutrients Luke shippit Computers 8

carbohydrates • • • Gives you energy Makes calories 3 types: starch, sugar and fiber Sorces chocolate, candy Also known as starches 45 -50% of your diet

proteins • • 15% of your diet Builds and repairs skin Sorces: chicken, fish nuts seeds meat etc. Controls growth 2 types: complete (animals) incomplete (vegetables) Makes you big and strong

fats • • • Sorces nuts , oils , meats and butter 2 types ( saturated), (unsaturated) Causes weight gain Protects and insulates body 9 calories per gram Gives you energy

fibre • • Sources Eg. Beans , vegetables and nuts Helps you digest food Helps your intestines Too much fibre is also bad for you 2 types: soluble- (dissolves in water) -insoluble (doesn’t dissolve in water)

water • • • 85% of your body is water Removes dangerous toxins in body Also known as h 2 o Helps you breath Keeps you hydrated

Vitamins • • • 2 types: fat soluble, water soluble Vitamin A helps you see at night Vitamin d helps your bones Vitamin c helps body heal in case of cut Vitamin b helps make your body make energy and protein • Sorces: milk, carrots, oranges, leafy green veggies etc.

Minerals • • 2 types: major minerals, trace minerals Builds tissue Excessive intake is dangerous Need 25 minerals to maintain normal body function • Definition: organic components in food

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