Nutrients Flashcards
What are the 4 systems in our body that deal with nutrition.
- digestive system
- respiratory system
- cardiovascular system
- urinary system
What are the two main fonctions of food ?
To give us energy and to help or health and help us grow
What is a nutrient?
Substance found in food that is used by the body to meet important needs
What are the 6 nutriets
- protein
- carbs
- fat
- vitamins
- minerals
- water
Which are the macronutrients
Protein
Carbs
Fats
Which are micronutrients
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Explain protein
- essential to building muscle mass
- found in animals products
- made out of amino acids
Explain carbohydrates
- made of a single sugar molecule
- bodies preferred source of energy
- they give the body immediate energy
Explain fats
- called fatty acids or lipids
- most fats are made from our bodies but the ones we have the eat are called “essential fats”
What are the three types of fats?
Trans fat
Saturated fats
Unsaturated fats
Why is fat important
Fat gives u energy
Helps you feel satisfied longer after a meal
Keeps our skin healthy
Explain vitamins
Organic compounds that are needed in small quantities to sub stain life.
What are vitamins important for.
Normal metabolism
Explain minerals
Helps our bodies grow, develops and stay healthy
Which nutrients provide energy
Fats
Carbs protein
