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what are Nutrients
are substances in food that the body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy
what are the 6 types of nutrients
carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, water, and minerals
what are carbohydrates
are starches and sugars found in food. your body uses carbohydrates as its main source of energy
what are the 2 types of carbohydrates
simple and complex. simple are sugars and complex are starches
what is fiber
a complex carbohydrate that the body can not break down or use for energy
what is protein
the nutrient group used to build and repair cells
what are fats
nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy and keep your skin healthy.
what are saturated fats
are fats that are usually solid at room temperature
example: meat, butter, poultry
what are unsaturated fats
are fats that are usually liquid at room temperature
example: olives, nuts, avocados
what is cholesterol
the waxy fat-like substance the body uses to build cells and make other substances
what are trans fatty acids
are a kind of fat formed when hydrogen is added to vegtable oils during processing
what are vitamins
are compounds that help to regulate body processes
what are minerals
are substances the body uses to form healthy bones and teeth, keep blood healthy, and keep the heart and other organs working properly
what is cholesterol
it is the waxy fat-like substance that the body uses to build cells and make other substances.
what are trans fatty acids
they are
