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Nutrition (all body processes relating to food (healthy appearance, good…
Nutrition
all body processes relating to food
Good Nutrition effects
healthy appearance, good attitude, proper sleep and bowel habits, high energy, enthusiasm
can prevent or delay diseases like osteoporosis, and malnutrition
Nutritional status
state or condition of ones nutrition
goal is to be in a good state of health and wellness
Essential nutrients
Include: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Fats
Proteins
basic component of all body cells, builds and repairs tissue
Made up of 22 "building blocks" called amino acids
first 9 amino acids and essential for life and called complete proteins
best source is meat, fish, milk, cheese and eggs
remaining 13 amino acids are incomplete proteins
best sources are cereals, soybeans, dry beans, corn and nuts
Polyunsaturated fats
fats that are soft and oily at room temperature
Saturated fats
solid at room temperature
Manufactured by the liver
fats and oils and organic compounds, they help maintain body temperature and absorb fat soluble vitamins and provide flavor
main sources; butter, margarine, oils, cream, fatty meats, cheese, egg yolk
common fats; Triglycerides: fats and fatty acids, Phospholipids: lecithin and Sterols: cholesterol
major source of cheap readily usable energy
main sources; breads, cereals, noodles, pastas, crackers, potatoes, corn, peas, beans, grains, fruits, sugars, syrups
Sydnee Demske
