6 Basic Nutrients

carbohydrates

Should be 55-60% of daily calories

Provide energy

simple carbs examples

Fruit, brown sugar, syrup, honey

found in candy

complex carbs

starches and fiber

starches examples

Potatoes, pasta, bread, rice, peas, cereal, corn

fiber examples

cereals, whole grain breads, rice, vegetables, oatmeal, beans, peas, fruits

proteins

Help grow, maintain, and repair muscle and tissue

proteins

Msake hormones and antibodies

animal protein examples

red meat, chicken, sea food, eggs and dairy

vegetable protein examples

broccoli, lentils, potatoes, pasta, oatmeal, rice, nuts, beans

saturated fat

raises cholesterol and risk for heart disease

solidifies at room temperature…

does this in the body?

trans fatty acids

lower good cholersterol

raise bad cholesterol

unsaturated fat

monounsaturated

unsaturated fat

polyunsaturated

unsaturated fat examples

vegetable oils

saturated fat examples

butter fat in milk, red meat, tropical oils(coconut oil)

vitamins

preform bodies functions for growth and reproduction.

vitamins

regulate metabolism, control energy

vitamin examples

fruits, vegetables, whole grains and meat

minerals

build and maintain strength of bones and teeth

help muscles and nervous system

mineral examples

Dairy products, whole grains, fruits and vegetables

water

2/3 of body

67%