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3.  Body's quickest source of energy  Provides glucose so the body can function without fatigue  Composed of:  Sugars (Simple carbs)  Starches (Complex carbs)  Some types of sugar:  Sucrose – table sugar  Fructose – sugar in fruits, honey and corn  Lactose – sugar in milk

4.  The most common nutrient consumed  Is broken down into glucose  Grains are quick source of long-lasting energy  Candy is quick source of short energy / “sugar crashes”  Found in:  Rice, vegetables, cereal, pasta, candy, etc …

5.  Used to build muscle & body tissues  Makes hemoglobin:  Part of red blood cells that carry oxygen  Types:  Animal protein  Called complete since it contains all essential amino acids amino acidsamino acids  Vegetable protein  Called incomplete since it lacks in some essential amino acids

6.  Composed of long chain of amino acids  Basic units of protein used to maintain muscles/tissues  Different proteins used to build different parts  The commonly uneaten parts of veggies are higher in protein  Activity and motion puts protein to work!  Found in:  Meat, eggs, nuts, soy & dairy products, etc…

7.  Used to build the lining of cells  Helps absorb vitamins  Provides body fuel using carbs and protein carbsproteincarbsprotein  Three main types:  Saturated:  Can increase cholesterol and risk of heart disease  Unsaturated:  Can be good for heart health  Trans:  Can increase cholesterol and risk of heart disease

8.  Is stored for future use  Protective seal in body, more effective than skin  “Better” fat is a healthy source of energy  “Bad” fat is harder to burn off and adds on  Fat cells can increase in number,not decrease!  Found in:  Butter, vegetable oil, meat, nuts, pastries, etc…

9.  Improves bowel movement and digestion  Bowel movement is also considered poop  Cleans out intestines  Increases:  Amount of water in stool  Time food takes to digest  Two types:  Soluble:  Forms a gel when mixed with liquid  Insoluble:  Passes through the intestines largely intact

10.  Type of nutrient that CAN’T be digested  Lowers risk of heart disease & diabetes  Once ingested, absorbs water and gets bigger  Highly essential for the elderly  Found in:  Bread, cereal, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, etc…

11.  Help keep your body strong and healthy  Vitamins target and improve specific parts of the body  Such as the eyes, bones, teeth, skin, etc…  Two types:  Fat soluble:  Stored in fat tissues and liver for later use  Water soluble:  Travel through bloodstream  Unused ones are disposed when you urinate (pee)

12.  Some vitamins:  Vitamin A:  Improves eyesight  Found in carrots, orange and green vegetables, etc…  Vitamin B: (biggest group of vitamins)  Improve metabolism and make red blood cells  Found in fish, meat, milk, etc…  Found in:  Salads, water, fruit, vegetables, etc…

13.  Aid in proper growth and development  Some help with transmitting nerve impulses  Types:  Macrominerals:  Body needs larger amounts of this than trace  Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, etc…  Trace minerals:  Body needs only a bit of each mineral  Iron, manganese, copper, etc…

14.  Minerals (dietary) share many traits with vitamins vitamins  Such as quantity, functions, vitality for body, etc.  Some minerals:  Iron:  Vital in formation of hemoglobin hemoglobin  Found in leafy vegetables  Calcium:  Helps build strong bones and teeth  Found in dairy  Found in:  Meat, dairy products, fish, leafy green veggies, etc...

15.  Needed to transport nutrients and waste  Makes up over half of body weight  Without water, blood cells will die  Water is contained in all foods  Contains lymph:  Fluid in immune system that fights illness  Has no calories, so its the healthy choice!

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