1. SEVEN ESSENTIAL NUTRITIENTS By: Shaydon Dosanjh computers 8

2. CARBOHYDRATES Any group of organic compounds Types: – Simple  (sugars) – Complex  (starches) Provides energy 50 % the food you eat Releases insulin Sources: – Grains, fruit, dairy, candy, vegetables, etc…

3. FATS Glycerol and fatty acids Types: – Saturated  (consists of triglycerides) – Unsaturated  ( capable of absorbing more than saturated) – Cholesterol  (waxy steroid) used to reserve energy Supplies insulation Sources: – Meats, fish, eggs, dairy, baked goods, etc…

4. PROTEINS complex organic macromolecules Types: Whey  ( watery part of milk) Casein  ( found in milk ) Egg  ( egg and products made by ) Function as hormones, enzymes, structural proteins, etc…… Only source of nitrogen in body Needed to gain muscle Sources: Seafood, dairy, meat, nuts, etc….

5. FIBRE Types: water-soluble  (can dissolve in water) Insoluble  (cant dissolve in water) Helps body dispose toxins Lowers the level of cholesterol Helps prevent colon cancer Sources: Grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, etc.…

6. VITAMINS Substance found in food Types : Water soluble  B,C Fat soluble  A,D,E,K Allows body to grow and develop Each one has a unique needed use Stored in fat tissue Sources : Meat, vegetables, dairy, etc…

7. MINERALS Types : Macro  (dietary minerals ) Trace  (chemical elements) Strengthen the bones Makes up 4 % of body weight Help growth of bones, hair, nails, etc…. Sources: Meat, dairy, seafood, nuts, etc….

8. WATER Maintains hydration disposes toxins blood pressure can drop Over drinking is bad as well Keeps metabolism going 20% needed water can be found in food Sources: Most beverages, dairy, meat, etc….

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