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Urbana-HealthyLiving

The Nutrients

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Liquid at room temperature unsaturated fats
Lowers cholesterol unsaturated fats
Found in nuts,salmon,canola oil & walnuts unsaturated fats
Vitamin E in nuts and oils
solid at room temperature saturated fats
found in meats,animal fats,fried food,& coconut saturated fats
raises cholesterol in your blood saturated & trans fats
found in stick margarine,store bought poptarts,cookies, cakes,& pastries Transfat
Comes from plant sources of foods complex carbohydrates
Squash,potatoes and corn starchy vegetables count as Grain group
beans,peas,&lentils complex carbohydrates
whole grain breads,crackers,and cereals complex carbohydrates
olive,avocado,and nut oils the best fats
Salad dressing,meat,gravy, baked goods, cookies,& fried food high in fats
meat,fish,poultry,eggs,soy & dairy products complete proteins
Used to repair and build body cells protein
Beans,peas,grains,nuts & vegetables incomplete protein
Combine any two beans,peas,grains,nuts or vegetables to make complete protein
Low in fat & cholesterol.High in carbohydrates & fiber incomplete proteins
The largest nutrient in your diet.40-65% Carbohydrates
The second nutrient in your diet 10-35% Protein
The third nutrient in your diet 25-35% fat
You should have no more than 10% in your diet saturated fat
Monounsaturated fats Olive,avocado & nut oils
Polyunsaturated fats reduces cholesterol
Protects your heart and arteries Monounsaturated fats
Found in corn,vegetable, and canola oil Polyunsaturated fats
Fiber is found in Vegetables and fruit skins,and whole grains
What fiber does Removes cholesterol & toxins from body.Improves digestion
Found in drinks without caffeine water
What caffeine does Stimulates & dehydrates
What water does Cleans the body,necessary for digestion, carries vitamins & minerals
The main source of energy for your body carbohydrates
This type of carbohydrate has no vitamins or minerals Simple sugars
This type of carbohydrate is rich in vitamins & minerals Complex
Complex carbohydrates are made of what 2 things Starch & fiber
Fiber may protect your body from what 2 diseases? Heart disease & Cancer
Fat has how many calories per gram? 9
Carbs & protein have how many calories per gram? 4
What is Cholesterol? A sticky fat
LDL Cholesterol does what? Clogs your heart & arteries
HDL Cholesterol does what? Protects your heart & arteries
The average number of calories needed per day 2000
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