1. Luke shippit Computers 8
Essential Nutrients
Luke shippit
Computers 8

2. carbohydrates Gives you energy Makes calories
3 types: starch,sugar and fiber
Sorces chocolate, candy
Also known as starches
45-50% of your diet

3. proteins 15% of your diet Builds and repairs skin
Sorces: chicken, fish nuts seeds meat etc.
Controls growth
2 types:complete (animals)
incomplete (vegetables)
Makes you big and strong

4. fats Sorces nuts ,oils ,meats and butter
2 types ( saturated), (unsaturated)
Causes weight gain
Protects and insulates body
9 calories per gram
Gives you energy

5. fibre Sources Eg. Beans , vegetables and nuts Helps you digest food
Helps your intestines
Too much fibre is also bad for you
2 types: soluble- (dissolves in water)
-insoluble (doesn’t dissolve in water)

6. water 85% of your body is water Removes dangerous toxins in body
Also known as h2o
Helps you breath
Keeps you hydrated

7. Vitamins 2 types: fat soluble, water soluble
Vitamin A helps you see at night
Vitamin d helps your bones
Vitamin c helps body heal in case of cut
Vitamin b helps make your body make energy and protein
Sorces: milk, carrots, oranges, leafy green veggies etc.

8. Minerals 2 types: major minerals, trace minerals Builds tissue
Excessive intake is dangerous
Need 25 minerals to maintain normal body function
Definition: organic components in food

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