1. Nutrients
Chapter 10
Lesson #2

2. How does your body use nutrients?
As an energy source
To heal, build, & repair body tissue
To sustain growth
To help transport oxygen to cells
To regulate body functions

3. Carbohydrates Starches & sugars found in foods Main source of energy
45-65% of diet
TYPES
Simple-Sugars
Complex-Starches (pasta)
Fiber- Fruits, veggies, whole grains

4. Boys- 52 Grams/Day Girls- 46 Grams/Day
Proteins
*Muscle growth & repair
Types
-20 Amino Acids
All but 9 you produce…those 9 are called Essential Amino Acids. (You must get them from your diet!!!)
Boys- 52 Grams/Day Girls- 46 Grams/Day

5. SHOULD BE LESS THAN 30% OF YOUR CALORIC INTAKE
Fats
Types of Fats
Unsaturated- Better for you!!
Saturated- May hurt your health!!
Trans Fat- Through a process called hydrogenation…they become saturated!!
Cholesterol- Waxy fat like substance in your blood
SHOULD BE LESS THAN 30% OF YOUR CALORIC INTAKE

6. VITAMINS Found in foods & help regulate body processes. 2 Types
*Water-Soluble
*Fat-Soluble
See Fig (Pg. 263)

7. Osteoporosis- Bones become fragile & break easily!
MINERALS
Your body cannot produce them…must get from food!!
Fig (Pg. 264)
*Sodium- United States uses too much of it!!
Osteoporosis- Bones become fragile & break easily!

8. WATER
Need at least 8 Eight ounce servings of pure water a day!!
P.O.A.C.