Notes

_Subtances in foods that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy.
The six types of nutrients:
-Carbohydrates
-Proteins
-Fats
-Vitamins
-Water

_Starches and sugars found in foods.
_Carbohydrates in the main source of energy for your body.
CarboHydrate foods:
-fries
-potatoes
-cake

_Complex Carbohydrate that the body cannot break down or use for energy.
_Fiber is very important for your digestive system.
Fiber Foods:
-fiber bar
-oatmeal
-beans
-laxative

_The nutrient group used to build and repair cells.
High Source of protein include:
-meat
-fish
-eggs
-dairy

_Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, ad keep your skin healthy.
_Saturated Fats need to be limited in your diet as this type of fat causes heart disease.
(saturated fat : unsaturated fat) - saturated fat is bad for you

_Compounds that help regulate body processes.
_Vitamins are either fat soluble or water soluble. Fat soluble are found in meat, fish, and some dairy.
_Water soluble are found in vitamin C and B. These dissolve in water so they are needed to be replenished everyday.


_subtances the body uses to form healthy bones and teeth keep blood healthy and the heart and bones working properly.
_iron, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus are all examples of minerals.

_water is essential to every body function that you have.
_helps regulate body temperature helps your body digest food and remove waste.