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Nutrients and Role in Human Nutrition - Coggle Diagram
Nutrients and Role in Human Nutrition
Nutrition
Processes: Nutrients for survival, growth, development
Nutrient Classes:
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids (Fats)
Vitamins
Minerals
Nutrition Declaration
Energy values
Nutrient amounts
Carbohydrates (sugars)
Total fat
Salt
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Carbon + hydrogen + oxygen
Energy source
Excess :arrow_right: glycogen
Liver and muscles
Types:
Simple carbohydrates: simple sugars
Milk, yogurt, candy, chocolate, fruit, biscuits, white flour products
Complex carbohydrates: 3 or more sugars
Vegetables (spinach, broccoli, zucchini), cereals, potatoes, pasta, wholemeal bread, lentils, beans, peas
Proteins
Long chains of amino acids
Blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, blood; energy source
Fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, beans, peas
Lipids (fats)
Energy, body insulation, organ protection
Types
Unsaturated fats (good for heart)
Fish ( tuna, salmon), olive oil, peanut oil
Saturated fats (heart disease, high cholesterol)
Meat, animal products, butter, cheese, coconut oil
Trans fats (similar risks to saturated fats)
Margarines, snack foods, fried foods
Vitamins
Micronutrients (small quantities needed)
Types:
Fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E, K
Water-soluble vitamins: C, B
Sources:
Vitamin C: Green/yellow vegetables, eggs, fruit, broccoli, soybeans
Minerals
Micronutrients
Important minerals:
Calcium: Strong bones/teeth, nerve/muscle function
Milk, dairy products, green vegetables, spinach, sardines
Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Zinc