1. Chapter 12
Lesson 2 The Nutrients You Need
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Write a short paragraph that discusses whether calories are good or bad for your health.
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2. “Don’t dig your grave with your own knife and fork.”
Chapter 12
Lesson 2 The Nutrients You Need
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“Don’t dig your grave with your own knife and fork.”
– English Proverb
Explain what this quote means to you.
You must write in complete sentences!!
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3. Chapter 12 Objectives Describe each of the six essential nutrients.
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Objectives
Describe each of the six essential nutrients.
Identify foods that are good sources of each nutrient.
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4. The Six Essential Nutrients
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The Six Essential Nutrients
The nutrients that you get from food are called the essential nutrients. The six classes of essential nutrients are:
1. carbohydrates
2. fats
3. proteins
4. vitamins
5. minerals
6. water
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5. Chapter 12 Carbohydrates
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Carbohydrates
A carbohydrate is a chemical composed of one or more simple sugars. Carbohydrates can be sugars or starches.
Sugars are found in foods such as fruit, honey, table sugar, candy, and desserts.
Starches are found in foods such as rice, pasta, and bread.
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6. Chapter 12
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Proteins
Proteins are nutrients that supply the body with energy for building, maintaining, and repairing tissues and cells.
Proteins help the body break down and use nutrients for energy. Proteins are also the building blocks for muscles.
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7. Chapter 12
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Fats
Fats are nutrients that store energy and store some vitamins.
Fats are used for many things in the body, including helping your body produce hormones.
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8. Chapter 12
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Vitamins
Vitamins are organic compounds that control many body functions.
Vitamins help your body use the energy provided by other nutrients.
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9. Chapter 12
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Minerals
Minerals are elements that are essential for good health.
Iron helps your blood transport oxygen through your body.
Calcium is important for building and keeping strong bones.
Sodium and potassium help regulate blood pressure.
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10. Chapter 12 Minerals and vitamins can be found in many kinds of foods.
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Minerals and vitamins can be found in many kinds of foods.
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11. Chapter 12 Water Your body uses water to do many things including:
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Water
Your body uses water to do many things including:
1. transport food and nutrients
2. keep your mouth and eyes moist
3. wash away waste products
4. regulate your body temperature
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12. “Don’t dig your grave with your own knife and fork.”
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“Don’t dig your grave with your own knife and fork.”
—English Proverb
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