nutrition
Mitchell Randall
nutrition
non- energy nutrients-
vitamins
water
minerals
energy nutrients
carbs
proteins
fats
4 types of carbs
sugars- short-term energy
starches- long-term energy
fiber- helps digestion
glycogen- 1 min duration
fats and cholesterol
Fats-
saturated- Bad
unsaturated- good
trans- worse than saturated: this is saturated fat converted to unsaturated
cholesterol-
bad: LDL- low-density lipoprotein
good: HDL- high-density lipoprotein (reduces LDL problems)
vitamins
*helps cell growth
vitamins...
A- health of eyes
B- takes energy from energy nutrients
C- boost immune system
D- promotes absorption
E- protects cell membrane
K- aids in blood clotting