Science Nutrition

NUTRITION

By- Charvi Jain

NUTITION

The process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth, and good health

Type of NUTRITION

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Water

carbohydrate

• Sugars and starches

• Body's primary source of energy

• Simple carbohydrate - sugars (fruit, milk, table sugar)

• Complex carbohydrates - starches (bread, rice, pasta, vegetables)

• Fiber in carbohydrates help carry waste out

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proteins

Nutrients that provide building blocks your body needs for growth.

- Fish, chicken, beef, eggs, milk, nuts, beans

Fats

• Found in animal tissue and plant oils

• Carry certain vitamins to keep skin healthy

• Provide energy

• Limit fat intake

• Salad dressing, cookies, fried foods

Vitamins

• Nutrients that help regulate body functions

• Help fight off disease

• Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, meat

• Vitamin D promotes strong bones and teeth

Minerals

• Elements in foods that help your body work properly

• Calcium - Strong bones and teeth

• Iron - Carries oxygen to your cells

Water

• 55-60% of your body is water

• Essential to all life

• Carries nutrients around your body