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Nutrients

Nutrients. Carbohydrates, fats, protein, water, vitamins, minerals. Carbohydrates. 1 gram of carbohydrate = 4 calories 55-65% of daily calories preferred source of energy Simple- sugars (fructose) fruit, (lactose) milk, (sucrose) sugar cane

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Nutrients

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  1. Nutrients Carbohydrates, fats, protein, water, vitamins, minerals

  2. Carbohydrates • 1 gram of carbohydrate = 4 calories • 55-65% of daily calories • preferred source of energy • Simple- sugars (fructose) fruit, (lactose) milk, (sucrose) sugar cane • Complex – starches –must be broken down to simple sugars to be used for energy (whole grains, (bread, pasta, cereal) legumes, beans, peas , tubers

  3. Carbohydrates • Body converts all carbohydrates to glucose • Glucose that your body does not use gets stored in the liver and muscles and converted to glycogen- when more energy is needed your body converts glycogen into glucose • If you take in too much carbohydrate it will be converted and stored as fat

  4. Fiber • Indigestible complex carbohydrate • Tough, stringy, part of vegetables, fruit, and whole grains • Fiber cannot be digested and used as energy • 20-35 grams daily • Fruits, vegetables, edible skins, whole grain products, beans, nuts, and seeds

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