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Nutrients
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- 1why does the body need carbohydratesthey keep us going and we need a constant supply. they raise blood sugar levels after eating
- 2defenition- carbohydratesprovide our body with energy and fuel. our brain, nervous system and red blood cells needs a constant supply to keep working.
- 3definitiion- proteinfound in every blood cell.
- 4why does the body need proteinneeded for growth and maintenance of body tissues. provides energy
- 5defenition- fatused as insulation and padding for vital organs
- 6why does the body need fatprovides energy and fuel adn fatty acids that you need. two main types of fat- saturated, unsaturated. unsaturated=good, saturated=bad
- 7defenition- watervital nutrient for good health. body weight (60-70%) made up of water. helps to control our body temperature. 8 glasses a day
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- 9999999 PDH Flashcards on Nutrients, created by CC <3 on 13/10/2013.
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