Nutrition Review

the measurement of the energy we get from food

• carbohydrate

• nutrition

• calorie

• protein

Foods that provide no or little nutritional value contain:

• protein and fiber

• nutrient dense calories

• empty calories

• essential nutrients

These foods give us energy and includes sugars, starches, and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables, and dairy products

• carbohydrates

• proteins

• fats

• fiber

These include whole-grain options, provide longer lasting energy, and contain fiber

• Unsaturated fats

• Complex carbs

• Vitamins

• Minerals

Helps to keep the digestive track clean; only comes from carbohydrates

• Fiber

• Unsaturated Fats

• Minerals

• Cholesterol

This essential nutrient is a backup source of energy to fuel your body and

is important for healthy skin and tissues

• Vitamins

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

The fats that are best to have in your diet.

• Trans Fats

• Saturated Fats

• Unsaturated Fats

• Cholesterol

These fats should be avoided entirely and contribute to the obesity issues in America.

• Trans Fats

• Saturated Fats

• Unsaturated Fats

• Cholesterol

Unhealthy rates can cause a buildup of plaque in arteries

• Sugar

• Salt

• Cholesterol

• Fiber

This essential nutrient completes most of the work in our cells

and is required for structure, function, and regulation of the body’s tissues and organs

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

• Water