University:
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Course:
HED 235 | Nutrition For Health
Academic year:

2020
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395

Pages:

2
Author:

Alma Stephenson

SIX ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS REVIEW: MyPyramid: Steps to a Healthier You Nutrients found in each group Grains: carbohydrates, protein, B vitamins, minerals, fiber Vegetables: vitamins & minerals, carbohydrates, fiber Fruits: vitamins & minerals, carbohydrates, fiber Milk: minerals (calcium), vitamins, protein, fat Meat & Beans: protein, minerals, vitamins, fat Fats, Oils, & Sugars: fat, carbohydrates PART I - CARBOHYDRATES A. TYPES - 1. Simple 2. Complex a. Sugar a. Starch b. Dietary Fiber B. INFORMATION___Function and Food Sources: Carbohydrates provide energy. They are found naturally in fruits, vegetables, grain products, etc. They are also provided in table sugar, honey, soft drinks. (See Background information) PART II - VITAMINS A. TYPES - 1. Fat-Soluble a. Vit. A b. Vit. D c. Vit. E d. Vit. K B. 2. Water-Soluble a. Vit. C b. Vit. B complex Thiamine, Niacin Riboflavin, B6, B12 Folacin INFORMATION___Function and Food Sources: Vitamins assist the body in biochemical reactions to maintain life. They are found in almost all foods, but especially in fruits and vegetables. PART III - MINERALS A. TYPES - Macrominerals a. Calcium b. Phosphorus c. Sodium d. Potassium B. Trace minerals a. Iron e. Iodine b. Zinc f. Etc. c. Fluorine d. Copper INFORMATION___Function and Food Sources: Minerals are sometimes chemical constituents of vitamins. They work hand-in-hand to become part of the body structure. They are found in most foods, but especially in fruits and vegetables. (See Background information) PART IV - PROTEINS 2. Incomplete A. TYPES - 1. Complete a. Contains adequate amounts of all of a. Lacks some amino acids the essential amino acids B. INFORMATION___Function and Food Sources: An important task of proteins is to build and repair body. They are found in animal products - meat, milk, eggs, as well as fish, nuts, legumes, soybeans and the germ of cereal grains. (See Background Information) PART V - FATS A. TYPES - Fatty Acids a. Saturated b. Polyunsaturated c. Monounsaturated B. 2. Cholesterol a. HDL b. LDL INFORMATION___Function and Food Sources: Fats supply a concentrated source of energy as well as heat and storage material. They are found in both plant and animal sources in varying amounts. (See Background Information) PART VI - WATER A. TYPES B. INFORMATION___Function and Food Sources: Water is absolutely essential to life. It comes from nature. It is found in most foods as well as in liquid form. PART VII - FIBER A. TYPES - 1. Crude/Roughage 2. Dietary a. Residue a. Cellulose b. Pectin c. Hemicellulose ___ B. INFORMATION Function and Food Sources: Fiber is a non-nutrient substance found in plant food that is not digested. It is necessary for digestion and good bodily functions. It is found in fruits, vegetables, grains and other foods. (See Background Information)