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Body's quickest source of energyBody's quickest source of energy Provides glucose so the body can function Provides glucose so the body can function

without fatiguewithout fatigue Composed of: Composed of:

SugarsSugars ((SimpleSimple carbs) carbs) StarchesStarches ((ComplexComplex carbs) carbs)

Some types of sugar:Some types of sugar: Sucrose – table sugarSucrose – table sugar Fructose – sugar in fruits, honey and cornFructose – sugar in fruits, honey and corn Lactose – sugar in milkLactose – sugar in milk

The most common nutrient consumedThe most common nutrient consumed Is broken down into glucose Is broken down into glucose Grains are quick source of long-lasting energyGrains are quick source of long-lasting energy Candy is quick source of short energy / “sugar Candy is quick source of short energy / “sugar

crashes”crashes” Found in:Found in:

Rice, vegetables, cereal, pasta, candy, etcRice, vegetables, cereal, pasta, candy, etc……

Used to build muscle & body tissuesUsed to build muscle & body tissues Makes Makes hemoglobin:hemoglobin:

Part of red blood cells that carry oxygenPart of red blood cells that carry oxygen

Types:Types: Animal proteinAnimal protein

Called complete since it contains all essential amino acidsCalled complete since it contains all essential amino acids

Vegetable proteinVegetable protein Called incomplete since it lacks in some essential amino Called incomplete since it lacks in some essential amino

acidsacids

Composed of long chain of Composed of long chain of amino acidsamino acids Basic units of protein used to maintain Basic units of protein used to maintain

muscles/tissuesmuscles/tissues Different proteins used to build different parts Different proteins used to build different parts The commonly uneaten parts of veggies are The commonly uneaten parts of veggies are

higher in proteinhigher in protein Activity and motion puts protein to work!Activity and motion puts protein to work! Found in:Found in:

Meat, eggs, nuts, soy & dairy products, etc… Meat, eggs, nuts, soy & dairy products, etc…

Used to build the lining of cellsUsed to build the lining of cells Helps absorb vitaminsHelps absorb vitamins Provides body fuel using Provides body fuel using carbscarbs and and proteinprotein Three main types: Three main types:

Saturated:Saturated: Can increase cholesterol and risk of heart diseaseCan increase cholesterol and risk of heart disease

Unsaturated:Unsaturated: Can be good for heart healthCan be good for heart health

Trans:Trans: Can increase cholesterol and risk of heart diseaseCan increase cholesterol and risk of heart disease

Is stored for future useIs stored for future use Protective seal in body, more effective than Protective seal in body, more effective than

skinskin ““Better” fat is a healthy source of energyBetter” fat is a healthy source of energy ““Bad” fat is harder to burn off and adds on Bad” fat is harder to burn off and adds on Fat cells can increase in number,not decrease!Fat cells can increase in number,not decrease! Found in:Found in:

Butter, vegetable oil, meat, nuts, pastries, etc…Butter, vegetable oil, meat, nuts, pastries, etc…

Improves Improves bowel movementbowel movement and digestion and digestion Bowel movement is also considered poopBowel movement is also considered poop

Cleans out intestinesCleans out intestines Increases:Increases:

Amount of water in stoolAmount of water in stool Time food takes to digestTime food takes to digest

Two types: Two types: Soluble:Soluble:

Forms a gel when mixed with liquidForms a gel when mixed with liquid Insoluble:Insoluble:

Passes through the intestines largely intactPasses through the intestines largely intact

Type of nutrient that CAN’T be digestedType of nutrient that CAN’T be digested Lowers risk of Lowers risk of heart diseaseheart disease & & diabetesdiabetes Once ingested, absorbs water and gets biggerOnce ingested, absorbs water and gets bigger Highly essentialHighly essential for the elderlyfor the elderly Found in:Found in:

Bread, cereal, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, etc…Bread, cereal, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, etc…

Help keep your body strong and healthyHelp keep your body strong and healthy Vitamins target and improve specific parts of Vitamins target and improve specific parts of

the bodythe body Such as the eyes, bones, teeth, skin, etc…Such as the eyes, bones, teeth, skin, etc…

Two types:Two types: Fat solubleFat soluble::

Stored in fat tissues and liver for later useStored in fat tissues and liver for later use Water solubleWater soluble::

Travel through bloodstreamTravel through bloodstream Unused ones are disposed when you urinate (pee)Unused ones are disposed when you urinate (pee)

Some vitamins:Some vitamins: Vitamin A: Vitamin A:

Improves eyesightImproves eyesight Found in carrots, orange and green vegetables, etc…Found in carrots, orange and green vegetables, etc…

Vitamin B: (biggest group of vitamins)Vitamin B: (biggest group of vitamins) Improve metabolism and make red blood cellsImprove metabolism and make red blood cells Found in fish, meat, milk, etc…Found in fish, meat, milk, etc…

Found in:Found in: Salads, water, fruit, vegetables, etc…Salads, water, fruit, vegetables, etc…

Aid in proper growth and developmentAid in proper growth and development Some help with transmitting nerve impulsesSome help with transmitting nerve impulses Types:Types:

MacromineralsMacrominerals:: Body needs larger amounts of this than traceBody needs larger amounts of this than trace Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, etc…Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, etc…

Trace mineralsTrace minerals:: Body needs only a bit of each mineralBody needs only a bit of each mineral Iron, manganese, copper, etc…Iron, manganese, copper, etc…

Minerals (dietary) share many traits with vitaminsMinerals (dietary) share many traits with vitamins Such as quantity, functions, vitality for body, etc.Such as quantity, functions, vitality for body, etc.

Some minerals:Some minerals: Iron: Iron:

Vital in formation of Vital in formation of hemoglobinhemoglobin Found in leafy vegetablesFound in leafy vegetables

Calcium:Calcium: Helps build strong bones and teethHelps build strong bones and teeth Found in dairyFound in dairy

Found in:Found in: Meat, dairy products, fish, leafy green veggies, etc...Meat, dairy products, fish, leafy green veggies, etc...

Needed to transport nutrients and wasteNeeded to transport nutrients and waste Makes up over half of body weightMakes up over half of body weight Without water, blood cells will dieWithout water, blood cells will die Water is contained in all foodsWater is contained in all foods Contains Contains lymph:lymph:

Fluid in immune system that fights illnessFluid in immune system that fights illness Has no calories, so its the healthy choice!Has no calories, so its the healthy choice!

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