What does nutrition mean to you?

Zoe YuWhat does nutrition mean to you?Three major categories:MacronutrientMicronutrientPhytonutrientMacronutrientProteinsCarbohydratesFats

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ProteinWhere do you get your protein everyday? Here is something to think about

It takes a lot of energy and time to raise farm animals to allos us to consume a huge amount of protein with unwanted nutrient, such as saturated fat. Lentils would take shorter amount of time and energy to grow comparing to raising farm animals and also contain less fat and saturated fat.

Amount (oz)ItemProtein (g)Fat (g)Saturated (g)6Steak3844166Salmon341848Lentils18>1>1CarbohydrateFiberFood sources of fiber include whole wheat, fresh or dried fruits, and vegetables.

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FatsSaturated fatsExample: butter and cheese

Monounsaturated fatsExample: nuts and olive

Polyunsaturated fatsExamples: walnuts, beans, and salmon

Trans FatsCommercial Goods Examples: French fries and baked cookies

MicronutrientVitaminsMineralsCalcium, phosphorus, chloride, magnesiumPotassium, and sodiumCopper, fluoride, iodineSelenium, and zinc

PhytonutrientsUnlike macronutrient and micronutrientsWe believed that itpromotes human healthServes as antioxidantsEnhances immune responsesIncrease communications between cells Increase metabolismsCause cancer cells to dieRepair damaged DNA that are caused by smoking and other toxicAnd more What does nutrient mean to you now? Lets summarizeSubstances that we take in dailyTo keep our body parts functioningTo grow strong immune systemThese substances are protein, carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals, and nutrients from vegetables. Its important to pay attention to what you eat daily which can also provide your body all of these nutrients