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Nutrition by: Jesse Obeng - Coggle Diagram
Nutrition by: Jesse Obeng
Proteins
Facts about proteins:
Ensures growth in muscles, bones, hair and skin plus more.
Foods that have protein in them:
Red meats
Poultry (chicken)
Eggs and more
What Is Nutrition?
It is the process of obtaining nutrients that our body needs to go on and make energy.
It can also be known as the study of what foods and drinks do to our bodies.
There are certain nutrients that are essential (know as the 6 essential nutrients) they are :
Carbohydrates, fats, fiber, protein, water and vitamins
Vitamins
Boost our immune system.
Maintaining healthy skin
Facts about vitamins:
Many different kinds: vitamin A/B/C/D/E
Carbohydrates
Foods that contain carbohydrates include:
Brown rice
Provides energy for cells and tissues in the body.
Facts about carbohydrates:
Bread
Pasta
Water
Flushes out toxins
Every cell requires water.
Gives us hydration
Facts about water:
Minerals
Two types of minerals: major and trace
Major minerals include: calcium and sodium and more
Facts about minerals:
They can balance water levels and improve bone health.
Trace minerals include: iron and zinc and more
they can strengthening bones and prevent tooth decay.
Fats
Facts about fats:
There are good fats we need in our bodies their functions include:
Cell growth
Brain functioning
Foods that contain fats include:
Nuts
Fish like salmon and tuna
Seeds
How Can I Apply This To My Life?
Can have a healthy diet.
Learn what makes them important.
Know more about different nutrients.
How can i apply this to my life: