2. AIM: What NUTRIENTS do our bodies need to function properly?

3. What is the difference between Organic and inorganic substances? Organic substances contain two key elements: Carbon (C) and Hydrogen (H). Must contain both carbon and hydrogen in order to be considered organic. Important organic compounds include: Carbohydrates, proteins and lipids.

4. What is the difference between organic and inorganic substances? Inorganic substances DO NOT contain BOTH carbon and hydrogen. Can contain EITHER carbon OR hydrogen but not both. Important Inorganic substances include: Water, Vitamins and Minerals.

5. What are the six main nutrients? 1.Carbohydrates 2.Proteins 3.Fats 4.Water 5.Vitamins 6.Minerals

6. 1. Carbohydrates Function – body’s #1 source of energy Building blocks – glucose (C 6 H 12 O 6 ) Food sources – bread, pasta, fruit, grain, vegetables

7. 2. Proteins Function – build and maintain body tissue Building blocks – amino acids Food sources – meats, dairy, beans, nuts

8. 3. Fats Function – #2 source of energy – provide warmth, make cell membranes Building blocks – fatty acids & glycerol Food sources- oils, meats

9. What are saturated and unsaturated fats? Saturated fats are solid at room temperature. Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature.

10. What is cholesterol? A type of fat which can line arteries and cause blockages in the blood vessels.

11. 4. Water Makes up 70% of the body, dissolve nutrients and carry materials in the blood

12. 5. Vitamins Aid in proper body functions

13. 6. Minerals aid in body functioning and proper growth and development of bones and teeth

14. How Can I Remember all My Nutrients? It’s Simple… Just remember this… Please Wash My Very Filthy Car.

15. What is a deficiency disease? -Disease caused by the lack of a vitamin or mineral How can you prevent a deficiency disease? - Eat a well balanced diet

16. What are the deficiency diseases? See Chart…….

17. VITAMIN DISEASEFUNCTION ANight blindnessEye function B1Beri-BeriNervous Health B2CataractsHealthy eyes B3PellagraNervous Health CScurvyGum / blood vessel health DRicketsBone/teeth growth ESkin disordersCell membrane growth/maint. KBleeding ProblemsAid in blood clotting FeAnemiaRed blood cell production Ca/POsteoporosusBone/teeth IodineGoiterThyroid function