Nutrients SG
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Why should we eat right and stay physically active?
Eating right and staying physically healthy are the keys to a healthy lifestyle and reduces the risks of chronic diseases
What are nutrients?
A substance that provides nourishment that is essential for growth and the maintenance of life
Explain how nutrients work
They are found in foods that gets absorbed by our bodies to provide energy and help our organs run efficiently
What are macronutrients?
Nutrients we need a large amount of because they contain calories (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins)
What are micronutrients?
Nutrients we need in smaller amounts because they dont contain calories (vitamins and minerals)
What is a calorie?
A unit of energy our body needs in order to do the things it needs to do
How much macronutrients does carbohydrates produce?
1 gram provides 4 calories
How much macronutrients does fats produce?
1 gram provides 9 calories
How much macronutrients does proteins produce?
1 gram provides 4 calories
What is the function of carbohydrates?
Gives you energy that comes from fruits, veggies, and grains
What is the function of fats?
Provides insulation, padding for the body, and reserves energy supply from fruits and meat
What is the function of proteins?
Helps build and repair cells including blood cells. Comes from fish, beans, meats, and fruits
What is the function of vitamins?
Helps the body use other nutrients and assists the body processes (fruits and meat)
What does organic mean?
Can be broken down or altered by heat, air, or acid
What is the function of minerals?
Helps the body use other nutrients and assists the body processes (absorbed by plants and eaten by animals)
What does inorganic mean?
Cannot be broken down or hold on to their chemical structure
What is the function of water?
Our bodies are made of 55-65% of water that operates all the vital organs and cells.
How much percent do we lose water?
Our bodies loses 60-65% of water each day through evaporation in the lungs, sweat, urine, etc