6 nutrients
The first nutrient
What is carbohydrates
What is the function of carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the brain.
Carbohydrates can be found in
What is bread, pasta, etc
How many carbohydrates should you have per day?
Between 225 and 325 grams
What do proteins do for your body?
Build and repair body tissue
The second nutrient
What is protein
What is the function of protein?
What is water
How much water should you have per day
Between 11.5 and 15.5 cups
What does vitamin A do for your body?
Strengths the immune system, and reproduction
The third nutrient
What is fat
Fat helps development and growth.
Minerals can be found in
What is bananas, tomatoes, and potatoes
How much protein should you have per day?
46 grams
What does vitamin C do for your body?
Vitamin C helps to keep cells healthy and protect them. And maintain healthy skin, blood vessels, bones, and cartilage.
The fourth nutrient
What are vitamins
What is the main function of vitamins?
Vitamins provide structure for blood vessels, bones, and ligaments.
Vitamins can be found in
What is fruit, peppers, etc.
How many calories should you have per day?
about 2000
What does calcium do for your body?
maintain strong bones. and to move muscles also for nerves
The fifth and sixth nutrient
What are minerals and water
Minerals: Sodium can help to maintain fluid volume outside of the cells, and help them to work normally. According to the article, “Potassium maintains fluid volume inside and outside of cells and prevents the excess rise of blood pressure with increased sodium intake.”
Water: Water helps to maintain homeostasis in the body and transports nutrients to cells
Protein and fat can be found in (answer separately)
Protein: Steak and Chicken
Fat: fish, walnut, and avocado
How much fat should you have per day? How much cholesterol? And how much sodium? Answer separately.
Fat:44-77 grams
Cholesterol: 300 milligrams
Sodium: 2300 milligrams
What does iron do for your body?
To make hormones and grow