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Nutrient Basics
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Nutrient Basics
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Nutrient Basics
Where do we get nutrients?
We get nutrients from the food we eat
Foods fuels our body
In order to properly fuel our body we must eat the right foods
Why do we need nutrients?
Fuel our energy
Help you grow
Repair our body
Maintain basic bodily functions
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
water
most basic nutrient and most important
your body can't survive without water
carbohydrates
protein
most people get plenty of
provides energy
repair body tissues
fat
Need healthy fat so your brain can work well
vitamins
break down and release energy
minerals
Two types of carbohydrates
simple
high in calories
low in nutritional value
have vitamins and fiber
complex
excellent soucre of energy
rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber
An ideal source of energy
easily converted into glucose
Fiber
Aids in digestion and elimintion
reduces risk of heart disease
promotes regularity
indegestable but promotes digeston
amino acids
20 total amino acids
9 essential amino acids
fats (continued)
helps you grow and provides healthy skin
enhances taste of food
provide energy
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