Nutrients

What is a nutrient?,[object Object],A nutrient is a chemical that an organism needs in order to survive and grow.,[object Object],Nutrients are the substances that supply the body.,[object Object],They build and repair tissues, give heat and energy, regulate body processes.,[object Object]

Six types of nutrients,[object Object],The six nutrients the body needs: Proteins, Carbohydrates, Minerals, Fats, Vitamins, and Water. ,[object Object],The body uses all of these nutrients to provide support in the body.,[object Object],Help the immune system fight diseases.,[object Object],Each nutrient has a specific purpose.,[object Object]

Proteins,[object Object],A protein is a long chain of amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. ,[object Object],Most of our body parts are made from proteins: hair, skin, blood, organs, and muscles.,[object Object],Proteins is needed for cells to grow. It also repairs or replaces healthy cells and tissues.,[object Object]

Carbohydrates,[object Object],Body’s main source of energy, because they can be transformed fast into glucose(sugar that’s is transported and used by the body).,[object Object],Two types of carbohydrates: complex and simple. ,[object Object]

Complex Carbohydrate,[object Object],Combination of different types of sugars.,[object Object],Take a longtime to break down. ,[object Object],Often referred as starch, a large number of glucose joined together. ,[object Object],Starch or complex carbohydrates include foods such as breads, pasta, nuts, and beans, etc.,[object Object]

Simple carbohydrates,[object Object],Referred as a quick energy source, they can be digested easily. ,[object Object],Made up of a single basic sugar. ,[object Object],Provide the sweet taste in our food, such as cakes, soda, candy, and jellies, etc. ,[object Object]

Minerals,[object Object],Help your body grow, develop, and stay healthy. ,[object Object],The body uses minerals to perform many different functions – from building strong bones to transmitting nerve impulses. ,[object Object],Some minerals are even used to make hormones or maintain a normal, heartbeat.,[object Object],Minerals do not produce energy.,[object Object]

Fats,[object Object],Fats or lipids are an important part of a healthy diet. They are formed by fatty acids and glycerol.,[object Object],Fatty acids are needed to help the body absorb fat soluble vitamins.,[object Object],Two types of fat are: saturated and unsaturated.,[object Object],Each type of fat is used differently in our bodies and has different effects.,[object Object]

Saturated fat,[object Object],Type of single-bond animal or vegetable fat. ,[object Object],Eating food containing this fat can raise up the level of cholesterol in your blood which increases the risk of a heart disease or a stroke.,[object Object],The majority of saturated fat come mainly from animal sources, including meat and dairy products like butter, egg yolks, and coconut or palm oil.,[object Object]

Unsaturated fat,[object Object],Results from plant and animal sources. ,[object Object],Eating foods that have more unsaturated fat than saturated fat may cause low blood cholesterol levels. ,[object Object],Found mainly in fish, nuts, seeds, salmon, olives, walnuts, and liquid vegetable oils such as soybean, corn, canola, olive and sunflower.,[object Object],This fat spreads vitamins A, D, E, and K, keeping the hair and skin healthy. They play a key role in maintaining the body warm. ,[object Object]

Water/Facts,[object Object],Most important nutrient, because many of the body’s processes including chemical reactions take place in water.,[object Object],Need to drink at least 1 liter of water each day.,[object Object],Dehydration might occur leading problems with the circulatory, respiratory, and nervous system if you don’t drink water.,[object Object],body is made up of 55-75 percent water. ,[object Object],Water does not produce energy.,[object Object]

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