1. Nutrients In Food

2. Nutrient
Nutrient- a substance found in food that keeps your body in good working order.
SIX NUTRIENTS:
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Water

3. Carbohydrates FUNCTION: Provides energy 2 Types:
Simple- Sugar (candy, soft drinks, fruits)
Complex- Starch (bread, cereals, potatoes)

4. Protein FUNCTION: Build, maintain, and repair body tissues (muscles).
TYPES:
Complete
Incomplete

5. Protein
Complete- food from animal source that has all 9 essential amino acids.
EX: meat, poultry, milk, eggs, tofu
Incomplete- lacks one or more of the 9 essential amino acids.
EX: plant foods- grains, dry beans, peas, nuts, vegetables.

6. Fats A small amount of fat is vital for good health. Fats Function:
Regulate body temperature
Cushion vital organs
Provide a substance needed for normal growth and healthy skin
Energy / stored energy

7. Fats
3 Types:
Saturated- solid at room temperature; used sparingly; raises harmful cholesterol levels
Trans- liquid oil is turned into a solid; function like saturated fats; raise cholesterol.
Unsaturated- liquid at room temperature; help lower cholesterol level;
Omega-3: good for your heart

8. Vitamins FUNCTION: Jump start chemical reactions in your body’s cells.
Types:
Fat-Soluble: absorbed with the help of fat. Can be stored in your body.
A, D, E, K
Water-Soluble: dissolve in water and pass out of the body as waste.
B, Folate, C, K

9. Minerals FUNCTIONS: TYPES:
Essential part of your bones, teeth, and internal organs.
Help regulate body functions.
TYPES:
Calcium- mineral that helps develop strong bones and teeth.
Milk, dairy products
Iron- helps red blood cells carry oxygen
Meat, animal sources, nuts

10. Water FUNCTIONS: Average person needs 8 to 12 glasses each day.
Regulates body functions
Carry other nutrients to your cells
Helps carry waste from your body
Average person needs 8 to 12 glasses each day.