Nutrition-Why do you eat? are substances in foods that provide energy and materials for cell development, growth, and repair. Nutrients
Energy Needs Your body needs energy for every activity including maintaining an internal body temperature of 98.6 degrees. Calorie-the amount of heat necessary to raise the temperature of 1kg of water 1degree C.
Classes of Nutrients Proteins Carbohydrates Fats Vitamins Minerals Water
Proteins that are missing one or more essential amino acids Made of amino acids Functions replace and repair body cells and for growth Complete Proteins Proteins that provide all of the essential amino acids Incomplete Proteins Proteins that are missing one or more essential amino acids Protein
Carbohydrates & Fats Carbohydrates Fats Main Function(s) Groups Main source of energy for the body Supply energy; help the body absorb vitamins; cushion internal organs Groups simple unsaturated complex saturated Examples sugar starch fiber vegetable oils, fats found in meat and animal products
Stored in the body in fatty tissue (A,D,E,K) Minerals Inorganic nutrients that regulate chemical reactions in your body (Ca, K,Na,Fe) Fat-soluble Stored in the body in fatty tissue (A,D,E,K) Water-soluble vitamins are not stored and need to be replenished daily (B’s &C) Vitamins & Minerals Vitamins-organic nutrients that are needed for growth, regulating body functions, and preventing some diseases
Water Water is the most important factor for survival Nutrients can’t be used unless carried in a solution (water-duh) In cells-chemical reactions take place in solutions (water-again duh) Human body 60% water by weight You need to drink about 2l of liquid per day Drinking water satisfies your thirst and usually restore the body’s HOMEOSTASIS
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