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Nutrients Carbo-hydrates Protein Fats Vitamins Minerals Water
- provide nourishment Carbo-hydrates Protein Fats Vitamins Minerals Water
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Carbohydrates Made up of 2 groups: simple & complex Simple = Sugar
Complex = starch Most calories should come from complex. Burned 1st for energy!
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Helps build and repair tissues
Made up of amino acids 9 essential amino acids Helps build and repair tissues Burned 2nd for energy Key for muscle repair Protein
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Fats Saturated fats are solid at room temperature
Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature Cholesterol is produced by our body but also comes from fatty foods LDL = BAD cholesterol HDL=GOOD cholesterol Fats
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Vitamins Divided into 2 groups:
Fat soluble – dissolve in fat and CAN be stored in your body. Water soluble – dissolve in water and CAN NOT be stored in your body. Helps build the immune system!
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Helps in bone formation
Minerals Aid in enzyme activity Helps in bone formation
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Water Used in EVERY body function Cushions major organs
60% of our body is made up of water Recommended to have at least eight 8oz glasses of water a day, depending on your activity level!
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