Nutrients Overview

Chemical substances found in food
1. Produce energy
  1. Enable growth
    1. maintain and repair body tissue
      1. Regulate Body Processes
        Prevent Disease
Macronutrients are needed in larger amounts
Micronutrients are only needed in small amounts
Non-nutrients are not needed for growth and energy but are seen to be beneficial to our health
Nutrient density of food
1. the amount of a nutrient found in food relative to its energy value
  1. Nutrient dense food
    1. food rich in nutrients that have a low kilojoule/calorie value
  2. Energy dense food
    1. foods high in kilojoules/calories (energy) and low in nutrients
  3. Energy is measured in kilojoules or calories
7 nutrients
1. Protein
  1. Carbohydrates
    1. Minerals
      1. Vitamins
        Fats & Oils
        Water
        Fibre

Resource summary

	Created by Annie Galloway almost 11 years ago