Nutrients

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• carbohydrates   * The body’s main source of energy   * simple (sugars)     * natural sugars found in fruit, some vegetables and milk     * refined starches   * complex (starches)     * grain products such as bread, pastas, cereal, and rice     * vegetables such as potatoes and corn     * Legumes (mature beans)   * cellulose     * fiber
• Protein   * Functions in the body:     * build/repair cells     * fight infections     * form hormones     * provide energy   * Protein can be complete (all 8 essential amino acids) incomplete when lacking ≥1   * complete comes from animal source   * incomplete proteins come from plants   * can combine two incomplete proteins to make a complete protein. Ex: beans and rice, PB&J
• fats   * unsaturated and saturated     * saturated: usually solid at room temp. animal fats and dairy products     * unsaturated: usually liquid at room temp. Vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds. can fight heart disease   * cholesterol is a wax-like fatty substance found in animal products. Your liver makes all the cholesterol you need so it is not a necessary part of a diet. It can build up in your arteries and restrict blood flow.
• Electrolytes   * Potassium, sodium, chloride   * work as a team to maintain body’s fluid balance; help nervous system and muscles   * sources     * sodium-- salt and many foods     * chloride-- many foods     * potassium-- bananas, milk
• Vitamins

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