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