Nutrition

Carbohydrates

• ENERGY

• Starches

• Sugars

• Stored as glycogen

• Cellulose – indigestible = roughage

Fats

• ENERGY

• Build cell membranes

• Synthesize hormones

• Homeostasis

Proteins

• Builds structures – Muscles– Cell membranes

• Makes enzymes

• Makes hormones

• Can be used for energy

Minerals

Define mineral here.

Copy mineral chart on page 971.

• Cannot be used for energy.

Vitamins

Define vitamin here.

Copy vitamin chart on page 972.

Water

• Lubrication

• Cell functions

Question: How many liters of water do you lose per day?

Minilab, page 973

Convert percentages to calories before comparing.

Example: 2000 calories x 60% carbohydrates = 1200 calories.

Percentages afterwards. Ex: 1200 cals (carbs) x 30% = 360 cals.