Nutrition Brochure
By: Martine Epperson
Water
- Aids digestion and cell growth and maintenance
- Facilitates Chemical reactions
- Lubricates joints and cells
- Regulates body temperature
Liquids
Foods
Breakdown of energy nutrients
Carbohydrates (Sugars,Starches,Cellulose)
- Supplies energy
- Provides fiber
- Helps the body digest fat
Sugar: sugar, jam, honey, molasses, candy, table sugar
Fiber: fruits, vegetables, whole grains
Starch: breads, cereals, pasta
Fats
- Supply Energy
- Carry fat-soluble vitamins
- Insulate the body
- Protects the organs
- Provides essential fatty acids
Saturated Fats: dairy products, meat, lard, coconut and palm oils
Unsaturated Fats: fish, nuts, and vegetable oils
Protein
- Builds and repairs muscle and cell tissue
- Helps the body make important substances
- Regulates body process
- Supplies Energy
Complete Proteins: dairy products, eggs, fish, meat, and poultry
Incomplete Proteins: beans, grains, nuts
Vitamins
Fat Soluble Vitamins: dissolve in fats, stored in fatty tissues of the body
Water-Soluble Vitamins: dissolve in water, not stored in the body
Fat Soluble Vitamins: Vitamine A,D,E,K
Water- Soluble Vitamins: Vitamin C,D
Minerals
Key Nutrients:
Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Sodium, Iodine
Avoid excess of some vitamins and minerals
Eat a variety of foods
Drink plenty of water
Have daily exercise