Six Main Nutrients

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• Six Main Nutrients
• Mr. Kave
• Carbohydrates
• Protein
• Fat
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Water

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• Carbohydrates
• Two types of carbohydrates
• a. Simple Candy, milk, lollipops, etc
• b. Complex Bread, crackers, pasta, rice,
  etc.
• 2. Carbohydrate Tip Eat more complex
  carbohydrates and limit simple sugars found in
  candy.
• 3. Carbohydrates contain 4 calories per gram.

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Protein 1. Types of Protein a. Complete
Contains all amino acids,which are the building
blocks of protein. b. Incomplete Missing
one or more of the essential amino acids 2.
Protein Tip Your protein needs will grow as you
get bigger. Good sources include, red meat, eggs,
poultry, fish, nuts, seeds, etc. Amino acids are
the building blocks of protein. 3. Proteins
contain 4 calories per gram.
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• Fat
• Types of Fat
• a. Unsaturated Found in plant foods and
  fish. Good for the heart
• b. Saturated Found in meat and animal
  products. eating too much of this type could
  cause high blood pressure
• c. Trans fats Found in margarine, baked
  foods, snack foods, etc. Eating too much could
  cause heart problems.
• 2. Fat Tip Fat fuels the body and helps absorb
  some vitamins.
• 3. Fat contains 9 calories per gram.

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• Vitamins
• Types of Vitamins
• a. Water Soluble Not stored in the body.
  They must be replaced daily. Include vitamin C
  and B vitamins.
• b. Fat Soluble Are stored in the body and
  include A, D, E, K.
• 2. Vitamin Tip Each Vitamin plays a different
  role.
• 3. Vitamins contain only trace, ( hardly any) or
  less than one calorie.

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• Minerals
• Types of minerals
• a. Macrominerals Large amounts,
  including calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium,
  etc.
• b. Trace minerals Small amounts,
  including iron, copper, zinc, etc.
• Mineral Tip Minerals help the body grow.
• 3. Minerals contain only trace or less than one
  calorie.

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• Water
• Types of water
• a. Water
• b. Water
• 2. Water Tip Water keeps things moving in the
  intestines. We are made up of mostly water.
  Carries nutrients to cells.
• 3. Water contains no calories.