Nutrients Flashcards
Why does our body need nutrients
to breakdown and produce energy in order to allow each and organ system to function
What is the purpose for good quality nutrients
from recovering and healing
What are nutrients?
chemicals in the environment that we need to ingest in order to survive
Example of nutrients
Lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water
What are macronutrients
First three nutrients- carbohydrates, protein and lipids
What do macronutrients provide us with?
Energy
What are micronutrients?
Vitamins and minerals
What do micronutrients do?
used in the biochemical reactions that produce energy from the macronutrients
How is the energy produced from macronutrients measured?
In calories- measurement of heat produced
How much more energy does fats produce than proteins and carbohydrates
more than twice amount of energy
What are essential nutrients
Nutrients the human cell cannot synthesizes (amino acids )
