DIET

what i eat and drink, my habits(lifestyle diet) about food

to lose weight/ gain weight

doctor- prescribed diet

water: is important for

circulation

gives nutrientsto cells, eliminates toxins

absorption

is 60% of the body's weight

digestio

carbohydrates: is first source of energy

starches (amido (riso)) complex

fibre (cereali) complex

sugar (simple)

lipids(fats) give energy, structure cells

animal fats or saturated

vegetable fats unsatured

proteins:form the body structures

are composed of aminoacides

produce proteins

repair proteins

are in:

animal food

vegetarian food

tofu: is a food made from soy milk; has chinese origin and has little flavour or smell

containes

proteins

low calories/ low fars

iron

minerals: we need small quantity, dont give energy

sodium

zinc

magnesium

phoshorous

iron

copper (rame)

calcium

selenium

vitamins: are non-caloric nutrients, we need small quantity

fat soluble: are stored in body

water soluble

vitamins K: stop bleeding

vitamins E: nuts, grain are important for tissues and red blood cells

vitamins D: helps bones

vitamins A: help sight

vitamins C: orange

vitamins B: give energy and proteins