intro to human nutrition

Nutriton

Is the action of food, beverages and their components in biological systems

Nutrients

1. Compound that provides needed function in the body.

2. It has 2 major groups Marco nutrients and micro nutrients

Macronutrient

The various types of Nutrients that the body needs in large amounts for example carbohydrates, lipids, protein and water

Micronutrients

The various types of nutrients that the body needs in smaller amounts, these are still important in body function. Examples include vitamins and minerals

What is Carbohydrates

1. It is hydrated carbon. It’s made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

2. As when carbs are eaten they turn into glucose the main human fuel (ATP)

What are the 3 main carbohydrate groups

Function of glucose in the body

What happens when there is a glucose deficiency

What happens when there is an excess intake of glucose

Main food sources of carbohydrates