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nutrition
the process by which your body takes in and uses food
nutrients
substances in food that your body needs to grow to repair itseld and to supply you with energy
calorie
a unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it recieves from food
hunger
natural physical drive to eat , prompted by the bodys need for food
appetite
the psychological desire for food
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
VItamins
Minerals
Water
six types of nutrients
Carbohydrates
starches and sugars found in foods which provide your bodys main source of energy
Simple
Complex
Fiber
three types of carbohydrates
Fiber
tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest , moves waste through ur digestive system, good cource includes fruits and vegetables whole grains, nuts and seeds
proteins
nutriens the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues they are made up of chemicals called amino acids
Unsaturated Fats
Saturated Fats
Trans Fat
types of fats
Unsaturated fat
found in vegie oils, nuts and seends to tend to contain larger amounts
Saturated Fats
found in animal based foods such as meat and many dairy products
trans fat
snack foods and can raise ur total blood cholesterol
cholesterol
waxy, fatlike substance
vitamins
are compunds found in food that help regualte many body processess
minerals
elements found in food that are used by the body
Vitamin A
needed for night visons helps repairs bones and tissues found in carrots , sweet potatoes , tomatoes , leafy greens , fish , liver , egg yolks
Vitamin D
helps body use calcium phosphorus , aids immune functions helps regualte cell growth found in cereals , diary products , salmon and tuna ALso skin naturally produces exposed by sunlight
Vitamin E
protects cells from damage , aids blood flow helpsrepair body tissue found in fish milk egg yolks, vegetable oils , fruits , nuts , peas , beans , broccoli
Vitamin K
essential for blood clotting , aids bone formation found in vegetables , vegetable oil, cheese, brocoli , tomatoes
Vitamin C
protects against infection promotes healthy bones found in fruits beerries , pepperrs, brocolii (Water soluble vitamins)
Folic Acid
helps body form and maintain new cells, reduces risk of birth defects found in grain products
Osteoporosis
a condition in which the bones become fragile and break easily
Calcium
forms bones and teeth , aids blood clotting, assits muscle and nerve function , reduces risk of osteoporosis foundin dairy products
Phosphorus
produces energy and maintains healthy bones found in dairy products , meat , eggs and breads
Magnesium
maintains normal muscle and nerve function , sustains regualr heartbeat , aids in bone growth and energy production foynd in meat milk grains and nuts
Iron
part of a compound in the red blood cells needed for carrying oxygen found in meats and beans
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