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Massarelli, Nutrients (Carbohydrates-Starches and sugars found in foods…
Massarelli, Nutrients
Carbohydrates-Starches and sugars found in foods which provide your body main source of energy.
complex-starches
bread, pasta, vegetables
Fiber-tough carbohydrate the body can't digest
nuts, seeds, whole grains
Simple-Types of sugars
fructose, lactose
role of carbohydrates
fats-composed of fatty acids
unsaturated fats-may lower risk of heart disease
vegetable oil, nuts and seeds
saturated fats
trans fats-fats formed by process called hydrogenation
found in margarine, cookies and crackers
Proteins-Nutrients body uses to build and maintain cells and tissues
types of proteins
essential amino acids- 9 of them, you get these from animal sources
steak,eggs
nonessential amino acids
produced by the body
roles of protein
builds cells, muscles, skin and bones
helps take oxygen to your body cells
Can be used as an energy source
types of Nutrients
Vitamins- Compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes
Minerals- Elements found in food that are used by the body