Life Sci- Nutrients (l)

Macro-nutrients are important bc they?

Provide energy

Micro-nutrients is important bc they?

Maintain bodily functions

Examples of Macro nutrients are?

Carbohydrates, Proteins, & Fats

Examples of Micro nutrients are?

Minerals, Vitamins, Fibers

Proteins are important for?

Helps sustain the body's maintenance, growth, and repair

Examples of Animal proteins include?

meat, fish, eggs, cheese

Some examples of Veggie proteins include?

peas, beans, nuts, grains

Carbohydrates

has starches and sugars, major sources of energy

(Carbs) examples of Starches?

bread, cereal, rice, potatoes, pasta

(Carbs) examples of Sugars?

fruits, cane sugar, beets, processed foods

The 3 types of Fats include?

saturated, monounsaturated, polysaturated

Saturated Fats

raise bad cholesterol (LDL)

Diets high in saturated fats can cause?

high cholesterol, leads to heart disease, strokes

Examples of High saturated foods

meat, shellfish, eggs, milk & dairy products

Mono/Polyunsaturated fats help to?

decrease bad cholesterol

examples of Mono-saturated foods include?

olives & olive oil, avocados, almonds, cashews, brazil nuts

examples of Poly-saturated foods include?

(oils) corn, flaxseed, pumpkin seed, safflower, soybean, sunflower

Fiber serves to help the body by?

Providing bulk to help the large intestine carry away wastes; important for healthy diet

Dietary fiber sources examples include?

leafy green veggies, carrots, turnips, peas/beans, raw & cooked fruits, whole-grain foods

Water

must replenish consistently, the body loses 4 pints daily. Needed for survival

Insufficient Water consumption causes

Dehydration, Muscle cramps, & Dizziness

Minerals are needed to be consumed in x-amount?

Small quantities for a balanced diet

Sources of Minerals include?

Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, & Sodium Chloride (salt)

Calcium helps the body too?

Build strong teeth & bones, muscle function

Iron is needed for the body to help?

Red blood cell development (essential for transporting oxygen)

Vitamins (C/D) are ___ responsible for ___

Organic compounds responsible for physiological processes (carry daily routines for the body)

Insufficient vitamin consumption can eventually lead to?

Deficiency diseases (Iron-deficiency Anemia, Scurvy)

Anemia symptoms

Weakness, Dizziness, Headaches.

Scurvy

Resulted from lack of exposure to Vitamin C

What group of people commonly had scurvy?

Pirates & Sailors due to difficult access to fruits & veggies

What group of people commonly have Iron deficiency anemia?

Children, Young adults, Pregnant women

(Vitamins) Sources of Calcium include?

Dairy products & Spinach

(Vitamins) Magnesium helps?

Bone development, Muscles/Nerves, & Enzyme functions

Enzymes assist to?

Accelerate chemical reactions without needing to be altered itself

Potassium helps the body by?

Balancing fluid levels in the body

Potassium example sources include?

Bananas, Sweet potatoes, Nuts & Seeds

Vitamin A helps benefit our?

Vision, Immune system, & Cell growth

Sources of Vitamin A include?

Liver, milk, eggs, carrots, spinach

Vitamin C helps the body by?

Collagen formation, Functions of the immune system, & for Antioxidant (protect cells from damage)

Sources of Vitamin D include?

Exposure to sunlight, Fortified milk, Juice & Cereal

Vitamin D is important for?

Bone strength, immune system, muscle/nerve function

Why is bone strength an important part of Vitamin D benefits?

It helps the body absorb more Calcium