Nutrition By Isabelle Salh Block: A

Protein Proteins are macromolecules. Meats, and dairy products, beans, and nuts all tie into protein. Protein make up your muscles and immune system 50-60% Proteins are essential nutrients. Proteins are structured nutrients. The structure of cells are embedded in proteins.

Water *Is a substance of hydrogen and oxygen, which is essential for all humans. *Most people need 5-8 glasses a day, 8 can reduce the risk of colon cancer by 45% *80% of all muscles are water. *75% of the human body is water *The base of liquid is surrounding the joints is water-based. *Regulates metabolism *Even mild lack of water results in daily fatigue. *Water contains natural minerals everyone needs.

Vitamins Vitamins are definitely an essential nutrient. Vitamins include: A,C,D,E,K. Also: B6, and B12, and quite some more. Vitamins cannot derive from the body. So we either take pills, but most come from the food we eat: vitamin supplements. Vitamins are bid on prevention of illness, and treating illness.

Fats Fats keep you at a neutral temperature. Fats come in solid and liquid form in normal room temperature. Fats are generally made up of glycerol and fatty acids. Make sure not to have too much fat in your diet, it will eventually cause high cholesterol, which may result in a heart attack. An example of food with high fat is junk food: donuts. Total fat intake should only be 25-30% of your daily calories

Fibres Fibre is a very complex type of carbohydrate that cannot be digested, also, it’s very good for your overall health. Fibre is found in plants, fruits, vegetables. A healthy amount of fibre daily is 26-35 grams daily, though the average Canadian only consumes 4.5-11 grams daily. Different types of fibre are Soluble Fibre; which breaks down in water forming a soft gel (low cholesterol). And Insoluble Fibre; doesn’t break down in water, it’s very sponge like, absorbing multiple times it’s weight in water.

Carbohydrates * *Carbohydrates are one of the main sources of fuel/energy. *Carbohydrates can be complex; starches. Or simple; sugars. Random foods containing carbohydrates are: sugars, bread, cereal, rice, potatoes, pasta etc. A good serving of carbohydrates are approx. *Carbohydrates if eaten in a healthy manner, are a very good source of food, providing energy.

Minerals Minerals are an essential nutrient in which derive from the earth and water. Types of minerals are: Calcium, Copper, Chromium, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, and Phosphorus. Minerals help activate vitamins, cells, and tissue, they help structure the process of healing. Minerals play a role in preventing cancer, and heart disease. And plainly staying healthy.

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