The 6 Nutrients
Explain why it is considered the most important & essential nutrient? WATER Explain why it is considered the most important & essential nutrient? No other nutrient functions properly without water transports nutrients throughout the body regulates body temperature regulates chemical reactions hydrates the body flushes out toxins
Explain why they are necessary. minerals Explain why they are necessary. Minerals regulate body processes and chemical reactions prevents certain diseases
Explain why they are necessary. Vitamins Explain why they are necessary. Vitamins regulate body processes and chemical reactions prevents certain diseases
Water Soluble Vitamins Compare & contrast the two major categories. Fat Soluble vitamins dissolve in fat and be stored in the body for a long time. (Vitamins A, D, E & K) Water Soluble Vitamins are not stored in the body, dissolve in water and are excreted through the urine. They must be replaced daily.
*Provides The Most Energy Which kind is better for you and why? carbohydrates *Provides The Most Energy Which kind is better for you and why? Complex Carbohydrates are better than simple carbohydrates because they do not contain as much sugar They contain starches, more dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals.
*Necessary For The Growth & Repair Of Body Cells protein *Necessary For The Growth & Repair Of Body Cells
protein How is it possible to provide your body with all essential amino acids if you eat incomplete proteins in plant food? You must combine 2 of the 3 categories of plant sources, to create a complete protein. The plant sources are Grains, Legumes, Nuts & Seeds.
protein What would be an advantage of getting most of your protein from plant sources? Consuming less saturated fats
fats Helps Dissolve Vitamins Helps Make Hormones, Cushions Bones & Organs, Provides A Concentrated Source Of Energy
Which kind is better for you and why? fats Which kind is better for you and why? Unsaturated fats are better for you because they do not contain cholesterol that clog the arteries they come from plant sources.