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Nutrients In Food

Nutrients In Food. Nutrient . Nutrient- a substance found in food that keeps your body in good working order. SIX NUTRIENTS: Carbohydrates Proteins Fats Vitamins Minerals Water. Carbohydrates. FUNCTION : Provides energy 2 Types : Simple - Sugar (candy, soft drinks, fruits)

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Nutrients In Food

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

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