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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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!

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

8. 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!