NUTRIENTS Flashcards
nutriemts
Your body needs nutrients to..
0 Fuel your energy.
0 Help you grow.
0 Repair itself.
0 Maintain basic bodily functions.
CLASSIFICATION
Macronutrients
* carbo
* fats
* protein
MIcro
* vit, min, water
2 typesof carbo
- simple “empty calories”
- and complex
sources of protein
- animal (complete, heavier in tummy)
- vegetables (incom)
protein
made up of amino acids (9 are for humans +)
fats
- back-up energy
- bad for humns
saturated (animal)
unsaturated (vegetabls)
trans fatty acids
cholesterol
- help body make cells
- AIDS DIGESTION
- when chol is high = heart disease
vitamins
ORGANIC SUBSTANCES that regulates numerous physiological parts of bidy
fat soluble- A, D, K, E
water soluble - B AND C
what are the vitamin A Sources?
Dark green, leafy vegtables, deep yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, liver, milk, cheese, and eggs.
what are the function of vit A in our body?
Helps keeps skin and hair healthy, aids in night vision, plays a role in developing strong bones and teeth
what are the vitamin D sources?
vitamin d fortified milk, egg yolk, salmon and liver
Non-food sources: the sun
what are the function vit D in our body?
helps the body use calcium and phosphorus
what are the function vit D in our body?
helps the body use calcium and phosphorus and plays a role in building strong bones and teeth
what is the function of vitamin E in our body?
helps form red blood cells, muscles and other tissues.
what is the function of vitamin K in our body?
helps blood to clot
