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Nutrition (Lipids (3 of the most common are- (Triglycerides (fats and…
Nutrition
Lipids
Fats and oils and organic compounds
Help maintain body temperature by providing insulation, cushion organs, and bones, aid in absorption of fat soluble vitamins and provide flavor
Butter, margarine, oils, cream, fatty meats
3 of the most common are-
Triglycerides (fats and fatty acids)
Phospholipids (lecithin)
Sterols (cholesterol)
classified as saturated or polyunsaturated
polyunsaturated fats are soft or oily at room temperature
saturated fats are solid at room temperature
LDL is bad plague build up
HDL is good cholesterol
Immediate effects of good nutrition-
Healthy appearance
Good attitude
Proper sleep and bowel habits
High energy level
Enthusiasm and freedom from anxiety
Good nutrition can prevent or delay diseases like-
HTN
Athersclerosis
Osteoprosis
DM
Malnutrition
The essential nutrients are divided into 6 groups
Carbohydrates
Lipids (fats and oils)
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Carbohydrates
Major source of readily usable energy
Cheaper source of energy than proteins or fats
Produced by plants
Easily digestible
Breads, cereals, noodles, crackers, potatoes, corn, peas, beans, grains, fruits, sugars and syrup
Cellulose- fibrous indigestible form of plant carbohydrates
Proteins
the basic component of all body cells
Proteins are made up of 22 "building blocks" called amino acids
9 amino acids are essential for life and proteins have all 9 are called complete proteins
The remaining 13 amino acids are called incomplete proteins
Many people aren't able to chose proper foods for optimum health
Nutrition includes all body processes relating to food
Nutrition status is a state or condition of ones nutrition
People don't know that nutrients are needed or even why they are necessary