3.1.1-3.1.4 - Nutrients & Glucose Molecule Structure and Comp.

Identify the macronutrients

• Proteins

• Minerals

• Lipids

• Water

Identify the micronutrients

• Proteins

• Minerals

• Lipids

• Water

Identify the macronutrients

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Fiber

• Carbohydrates

Identify the micronutrients

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids (Fats)

• Proteins

Are required in large amounts & provide the energy necessary to maintain bodily functions at rest and during exercise

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Macronutrients

• Micronutrients

Are required in small amounts & facilitate growth & health

• Water

• Carbohydrates

• Macronutrients

• Micronutrients

Function as the body’s first source of energy

- Stored in the skeletal muscles & liver for future energy

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Macronutrients

• Micronutrients

Function mainly to make & repair cells of the body while also acting as a reserve fuel source in extreme conditions

- Made up of more than 20 combinations of amino acids 

- 9 of these amino acids are essential (must be attained through diet)

- These amino acids are responsible for making & repairing cells 

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Macronutrients

• Micronutrients

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Protects vital organs & helps with thermoregulation

- Reduces heat loss 

- Slowest source of energy but also most energy-efficient nutrient

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids (Fats)

• Water

Transportation, lubrication & thermoregulation 

Transportation of nutrients, metabolites, waste products, hormones & respiratory gases

- Thermoregulation through sweating 

- Lubrication of joints & sliding surfaces

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids (Fats)

• Water