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Diet and nutrition - Coggle Diagram
Diet and nutrition
Proteins
Chains of amino acids
Growth
Child getting taller
Adaptations
Repair
Small amount of energy for activity
Energy
Men
2,500 kcal per day
Women
2,000 kcal per day
Energy balance
Maintain weight: energy in = energy out
Gain weight: energy in > energy out
Lose weight: energy in < energy out
Fats (lipids)
Source of energy
Insulation
Low intensity exercise
Carbohydrates
Energy
Activity
Can be stored
In small quantities
Minerals
Bone growth (calcium)
Oxygen transport
Water
Prevents dehydration
Activity - maintenence of healthy systems