Nutrition

Protein, carbohydrates, lipids/fats, water, vitamin, mineral

• large molecule made up of amino acid chains • long term energy, build, repair tissues

meat, egg, fish, tofu, lentils, beans

• composed of chains of sugar molecules • short-term energy

Complex(starch) and simple(sugars) Starch- digested a bit more slowly , converts into sugar once digested Sugars-breaks down into sugar quickly in body, found in sweeter tasting food

Starch: potato, rice, bread, pasta, cereals, fruit, lentils Sugars: fruit juice, granulated sugar, sweet baked goods(cupcakes, cookies

-Made up of fatty acids and glycerol molecule -long-term energy storage, protect and insulate organs

Cheese, butter, oils, fatty meats, nut, egg, fish

-H2O, 60-70% of human body -transports nutrients and waste, regulates body temperature

Fruit, vegetable, soup, tea

-required in small quantities to help maintain health, each type of vitamin has its own function -helps with energy production, help strengthen immune system, repairs damaged tissues

Fruit, vegetable, dairy products, egg, grain

• 4% of human body mass, each group of mineral has own function in human body -building tissue, maintains fluid balance, help muscle with contraction, regulate metabolism

Fruit, vegetable, dairy products, fish, seafood, legumes

Not a nutrient -parts of plant food that cannot be digested, helps clean out digestive system -whole grain, fruit, vegetables, bean, nut

Balance energy for daily activities

Age, weight, overall health, how active we are

Regulate body temper, regulate heart rate and breathing and physical activities