Nutrition Functions and Sources

What is the function of fat?

• provide energy and vitamins

• help in blood clotting

• regulate body temperature

• aid in digestion of proteins

What is the function of carbohydrates?

• provide most of the body's energy and fiber

• help build and repair body tissues

• regulate body temperature

• store genetic information

List some sources of carbohydrates.

• vegetables, rice, bread, pasta, cereals, fruits

• meat, fish, eggs, cheese, butter

• olive oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, ghee

• chicken, beef, pork, lamb

What is the function of protein?

• contribute to the growth, maintenance, and repair the body tissues

• provide energy for photosynthesis

• store genetic information

• regulate blood sugar levels

List some sources of protein.

• meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and milk products

• sugar, candy, soda, and chips

• lettuce, cucumber, celery, and carrots

• oil, butter, margarine, and lard

List some sources of lipids.

• fats, oils, waxes

• sugars, starches, cellulose

• proteins, amino acids, enzymes

• vitamins, minerals, water

What is the function of vitamins?

• are necessary for metabolism

• provide structural support to bones

• act as the main source of energy

• are responsible for oxygen transport

Which vitamins are fat-soluble?

• A, D, E, K

• B, C, F, G

• C, B12, H, P

• B1, B2, B6, B12

Which vitamins are water-soluble?

• C and B complex

• A and D

• E and K

• A and E

What is the function of minerals in the body?

• complete essential biochemical reactions in the body (calcium, potassium, sodium, iron)

• provide energy for cellular respiration

• store genetic information

• regulate body temperature