Nutrients Carbo-hydrates Protein Fats Vitamins Minerals Water - provide nourishment Carbo-hydrates Protein Fats Vitamins Minerals Water

Carbohydrates Made up of 2 groups: simple & complex Simple = Sugar Complex = starch Most calories should come from complex. Burned 1st for energy!

Helps build and repair tissues Made up of amino acids 9 essential amino acids Helps build and repair tissues Burned 2nd for energy Key for muscle repair Protein

Fats Saturated fats are solid at room temperature Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature Cholesterol is produced by our body but also comes from fatty foods LDL = BAD cholesterol HDL=GOOD cholesterol Fats

Vitamins Divided into 2 groups: Fat soluble – dissolve in fat and CAN be stored in your body. Water soluble – dissolve in water and CAN NOT be stored in your body. Helps build the immune system!

Helps in bone formation Minerals Aid in enzyme activity Helps in bone formation

Water Used in EVERY body function Cushions major organs 60% of our body is made up of water Recommended to have at least eight 8oz glasses of water a day, depending on your activity level!