SEVEN ESSENTIAL NUTRITIENTS

By: Shaydon Dosanjh computers 8

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…

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…

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….

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.…

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…

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….

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….

BIBLIOGRAPHY• http:kidshealth.org/kid/stayhealthy/food/carb.htm/

• http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/carbohydrates

• http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_foods_have_water_in_them

• http://www.brianmac.co.uk/nutrit.htm

• http://www.e-health-fitness.com/6_basic_nutrients_groups.htm

• http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Does-Fiber-Do-For-Your-Body---Dietary-Fiber-Flushes-Out-Toxins-and-Makes-Bowel-Movement-Easier&id=2230545

• http://www.healthcheck.org/page/different-types-fat

• http://ezinearticles.com/?Nine-Facts-About-Fiber&id=392865