Nutrients Overview

Nutrients Overview

1. Chemical substances found in food

   • Produce energy
     • Enable growth
       • maintain and repair body tissue
         • Regulate Body Processes
           • Prevent Disease

2. Macronutrients are needed in larger amounts

3. Micronutrients are only needed in small amounts

4. Non-nutrients are not needed for growth and energy but are seen to be beneficial to our health

5. Nutrient density of food

   • the amount of a nutrient found in food relative to its energy value
     • Nutrient dense food
       • food rich in nutrients that have a low kilojoule/calorie value
     • Energy dense food
       • foods high in kilojoules/calories (energy) and low in nutrients
     • Energy is measured in kilojoules or calories

6. 7 nutrients

   • Protein
     • Carbohydrates
       • Minerals
         • Vitamins
           • Fats & Oils
             • Water
               • Fibre