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Nutrients

Nutrients are essential components in food that supply energy, aid growth, and support bodily functions. Macronutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, play crucial roles in these processes.

Nutrients

Nutrients

Substances found in food that provide energy, support growth, and maintain body functions.

Micronutrients

Water

Vital for hydration, temperature regulation, and nutrient transport.

Minerals

Inorganic compounds that support body structure and function.

Trace Minerals

Needed in small amounts.

Iodine

Needed for thyroid hormone production.


Zinc

Supports immunity and wound healing.


Iron

Key for oxygen transport in blood.


Electrolytes

Help maintain fluid balance and nerve signaling.

Potassium

Essential for muscle function and nerve signaling.

Sodium Chloride (NaCl)

Regulates blood pressure and fluid balance.


Major Minerals

Needed in larger amounts.


Magnesium

Supports nerve, muscle function, and bone health.


Sulfur

Essential for protein structure.

Calcium

Supports bones and teeth, muscle function.

Vitamins

Essential organic compounds that support body processes.

Water Soluble

Not stored in the body, must be consumed


Vitamin B Complex

Group of B vitamins important for energy and cell health.

Meat

Source of B12 and other B vitamins critical for metabolism.


Grains

Source of some B vitamins, particularly B1 (thiamine).

Vitamin C

Antioxidant; supports skin, immune system, and healing.


Antioxidants

Prevent cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.


Fat Soluble

Stored in body fat, used when needed.

Vitamin K

Vital for blood clotting and bone health.

Vitamin E

Antioxidant that protects cells.

Vitamin D

Essential for bone health and calcium absorption.


Vitamin A

Supports vision and immune health.

Essential

Nutrients that our body needs to take

Macronutrients

Fats

Provide energy, support cell structure, and help absorb fat-soluble vitamins.

Monosaturated

Beneficial, help reduce bad cholesterol.

Saturated Fats

Typically solid at room temperature, should be consumed in moderation.

Polysaturated

Include essential fats like Omega-3 and Omega-6.

Unsaturated Fats

Generally beneficial fats.

Trans Fats

Partially hydrogenated, unhealthy.

Fatty Acids

Key components of fats.

Linolenic Acid

Essential Omega-3 fatty acid.

Omega 3

Supports heart and brain health.

Linoleic Acid

Essential Omega-6 fatty acid.

Omega 6

Supports skin and hair growth, bone health.

Lipids

General term for fats and related substances.

Proteins

Build and repair tissues, support immune function.

Storage

Casein

Milk protein, provides amino acids.


Ferritin

Stores iron.

Amino Acids

Building blocks of proteins.


Non Synthesized

Must be obtained from diet.

Incomplete

Lack one or more essential amino acids.

Complete

Contain all essential amino acids.

Synthesized

Produced by the body.

Fibrous Proteins

Provide structure.

Elastin

Allows tissues to stretch.

Collagen

Provides skin elasticity.

Keratin

Makes up hair, skin, and nails.

Fluid Balance

Maintains body fluids.

Globulin

Immune proteins.

Immunoglobulins

Antibodies fighting infection.

Albumin

Maintains fluid balance in blood.

Lipoproteins

Transport fats in the bloodstream.

Carbohydrates

Main energy source for the body.

Complex Carbohydrates

Provide sustained energy.


Polysaccharides

Long chains of sugar molecules.


Fibers

Aids digestion.


Soluble

Lowers cholesterol and stabilizes blood sugar.


Insoluble

Promotes bowel health.


Starch

Main energy storage in plants.

Simple Carbohydrates

Quick energy sources.

Monosaccharides

Single-sugar molecules.


Glucose

Primary energy source.

Glycogen

Stored glucose in liver and muscles.

Triglycerides

Stored form of energy in fat cells.

Energy

Fuels body processes.

Disaccharides

Two-sugar molecules.

Lactose

Sugar found in milk.

Sucrose

Common table sugar.

Non Essential

Nutrients that our body can produce