1. Nutrients

2. Carbohydrates Description: Role: Sources: Body’s main source of energy
Glucose glycogen (stored in fat)
Sources:
Simple – sugars (ex. Fruits)
Complex – starches (ex. Bread, pasta, rice)

3. Proteins Description: Role: Sources:
build & maintain body cells & tissues
Role:
Amino acids promote cell growth
Sources:
Complete – contain ALL a.a. (ex. fish, meat, eggs)
Incomplete – contain some a.a (ex. peanut butter, beans)

4. Fats Description Role Sources Lipids that do NOT dissolve in H2O
Provide energy, transport vitamins, aid in growth & healthy skin, insulation
Sources
Saturated – room temp (ex. Butter)
Unsaturated – room temp (ex. Vegetable oil)

5. Vitamins Description: Role: Sources:
Help regulate many vital body processes
Role:
digestion, absorption, & metabolism of other nutrients
Sources:
Fat-soluble – stored in fat (ex. Vit A, D, E, K)
Water-soluble – dissolve (ex. Vit B, C, folic acid)

6. Minerals Description: Role: Sources: body canNOT manufacture
Form bones/teeth & regulate body processes
Sources:
Trace – small amounts (ex. Calcium & iron)
Electrolytes – aid in hydration (ex. Magnesium)

7. Water Description Role: Sources- water  Hydrogen & oxygen
Transport waste, nutrients, lubricates joints, mucous, aid in digestion, absorb nutrients, eliminate waste, hydration
Sources- water 

8. “Super foods”
Beans: fiber and iron. Darker-colored beans, such as black and kidney, have an even higher concentration of healthy stuff.
Apricots: Vitamin A and other nutrients. Dried apricots are even more nutritious, and portable, than fresh ones.
Prunes
Blueberries: Cranberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries are highly recommended for healthy aging. maintain short-term memory, blueberries contain high levels of antioxidants.
Broccoli & cauliflower: prevent certain cancers.

9. Cacao: dark chocolate
Peanut Butter: Nuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which can help fight heart disease. Almonds, in particular, are known for lowering cholesterol.
Turkey:
Cinnamon: Studies suggest that it can lower cholesterol and help control blood sugar (diabetics take note!). Pomegranate juice: This antioxidant-rich juice has been shown to help fight heart disease and lower cholesterol.
Yogurt: good for intestinal health.
Oats: Whole-grain goodies, such as oat bran breakfast cereal (like Cheerios), oatmeal and whole grain breads help lower your cholesterol and increase fiber intake.
Avocado: avocado salsa, Guacamole Avocados are high-calorie, improve blood flow, which increases brain activity.