1. Essential Nutrients
Darian Fry
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2. Carbohydrates Two types: Simple Complex Most foods have carbs
Energy source
White sugar, refined sugars, etc…
Complex
Major source of energy
Bread, pasta, rice, starches, etc…
Most foods have carbs
Helps digestion system work well

3. Fats Two types: Good (unsaturated) Bad (saturated)
Provides energy
Nuts, olive oil, etc…
Bad (saturated)
Makes you gain weight
Causes heart disease and weight problems
Fast & processed foods, baked goods, etc…
Stored when needed

4. Protein Types: 50,000 different types
Forms our organs, nerves, and muscles
Assembles hormones
Eat one gram per kilogram of weight
Good sources:
Beef, lamb, venison, buffalo, pork, etc…

5. Vitamins 5 types: Vitamin A, B, C, D, and K
Found in: fruits, veggies, dairy, and meat
Without them some body processes couldn’t happen
Some stored in body
Some cannot be held in the body
Are organic molecules
Needed to maintain growth and activity

6. Minerals
7 types:
Calcium, iron, chromium, copper, iodine, selenium, zinc
Boost immune system
Helps cells, and organs do their jobs
Makes body work properly
Inorganic elements come from soil and water
Support growth and development

7. Fibre Two types: Soluble Lowers blood cholesterol Insoluble
Helps slow down absorption of glucose
Sources:
OJ, popcorn, brown rice, muffins, grains, etc…
Prevents getting heart attacks by lowering cholesterol

8. Water Bodies made up 65% water Without water difficult to lose weight
Helps your body be balanced
Without water cells can die
When dehydrated you get sick

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