Chapter 5, Lesson 2

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Chapter 5, Lesson 2

• NUTRIENTS

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VOCAB

• Carbohydrates The starches and sugars present
  in foods.
• Fiber Helps move waste through the digestive
  tract.
• Proteins nutrients that help build and maintain
  body cells and tissues.
• Lipid A fatty substance that does not dissolve
  in water.

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VOCAB CONTINUED

• Vitamins Helps regulate many vital body
  processes (digestion, absorption, and metabolism
  of nutrients)
• Minerals Substances that the body cannot
  manufacture but are needed for forming healthy
  bones and teeth and regulate body functions.

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Energy provided to the body by carbohydrates,
proteins, and fats.

• Carbs/Proteins 4 calories per gram
• Fats 9 calories per gram

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The Role of Carbs and Fiber

• Your body converts carbs to glucose which is a
  simple sugar that is the bodys source of energy.
• Fiber helps move waste through digestive system.

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The Role of Proteins

• Repairs new cells during major growth periods
  infancy, childhood, adolescence, pregnancy
• Supplies energy, not the main source
• Makes enzymes, hormones, and antibodies

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Complete and Incomplete Proteins

• Complete proteins contain the adequate amount of
  9 essential amino acids. Examples fish,
  poultry, eggs
• Incomplete proteins lack one or more essential
  amino acids. Examples beans, peas, nuts

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Benefits of eating a variety of fruits and
vegetables

• Fruits and veggies provide vitamins and minerals
  many provide fiber

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Benefits of Fats

• Provides energy
• Transport vitamins
• Flavor and texture to food
• Help satisfy hunger because they take longer to
  digest
• 20/30 of daily intake

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Cholesterol

• Can cause heart disease and stroke
• High Cholesterol can be hereditary
• Rise as we age
• Eat diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol
• Losing excess weight is helpful

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Water

• 8 cups a day
• Lubricates joints and mucous membranes
• Transports nutrients
• Swallow food
• Eliminate wastes