sports nutrition ch 1/2

nutrition

the process of ingesting, digesting, absorbing, and metabolism

nutrients

foods that provide nourishment and perform physiological function

growth and development

minerals and proteins

sources for energy

carbs and fat

regulation of metabolism

vitamins, minerals, and proteins

proteins

growth and recovery

macronutrients

carbs

fats

proteins

water

micronutrients

vitamins

minerals

trace elements

fiber importance

helps with bowel movements which releases toxins from the body

how much water is the human body made of

60%

how much water should you drink a day

half of body weight in oz

essential nutrients

cannot be synthesized by body

nonessential nutrients

can be synthesized by body

classes of carbs

monosaccharide, disaccharide, polysaccharide

how can alcohol be good and bad

alcohol can reduce stress and raise HDL cholesterol,