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2 Essential Nutrients Essential nutrients that our body cannot produce:
Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Fiber Water Vitamins Minerals Macronutrients Micronutrients

3 Fiber Fiber is the indigestible portion of food derived from plants
Soluble fiber is dissolved in water and fermented Insoluble fiber is not dissolved and provides (water) bulking Fiber helps with digestion, cultivating beneficial bacteria, and bowel movement by softening stool

4 Fiber

5 Vitamins A vitamin is an organic nutrient that an organism need to consume in small amounts because the organism cannot produce it sufficiently Vitamins are categorized according to function 13 vitamins are recognized as essential for humans A, B1-12, C, D, E, K Vitamins are either water soluble or insoluble

6 Vitamins

7 Minerals Minerals are like vitamins but they are inorganic
At least 20 minerals are essential for humans

8 Nutrient Function Source Servings Disorder
Carbohydrates Short-term energy Sugar, bread, rice, noodles, potatoes 6 per day Obesity, heart disease Lipids Long-term energy, vitamin absorption Oil, fat, butter Small amounts Proteins Growth, muscle, hair, skin, energy Meat, fish, egg, dairy, grains, nuts 2 per day Malnutrition Fiber Digestion, defecation Grains, fruits, vegetables 5 per day Constipation Water Various functions Water, fruits 8 per day Dehydration Vitamins Meat, fruits, vegetables, egg, diary, nuts Various diseases Minerals

9 Food Pyramid

10 Small amounts 3 servings/day 2 servings/day 3 servings/day 2 servings/day 6 servings/day


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