Water/Fat/Protein/Carbohydrates Review

This nutrient should be 20 - 35% of our calories. It transports vitamins A, D, E and K and helps us grow, keeps our skin healthy and is important in our food and on our bodies.

• fat

• protein

• carbohydrates

• water

This nutrient should be 10 - 35% of our calories. It is the building block of every cell in the body, and repairs cells in the body. We usually get this nutrient in the correct amount.

• fat

• protein

• carbohydrates

• water

This nutrient should be 45 - 65% of our calories. This nutrient is not considered essential but is our best and most easily used source of energy.

• fat

• protein

• carbohydrates

• water

This nutrient makes us 50 - 75% of our body at different stages in life. It carries nutrients to cells and waste products away from cells. It also nourishes our brain and regulates our body temperature.

• fat

• protein

• carbohydrates

• water

This carbohydrate has many sugar molecules connected together, usually has more vitamins and fiber, can take your body longer to break down and provides longer lasting energy. This is found in breads, pastas, potatoes, rice and dry beans and peas (legumes).

• fiber

• complex carbohydrates or starches

• simple carbohydrates or sugars

1 or 2 sugar molecules connected. Found in dairy products, fruits and foods with added sugar. Turned into energy quickly, causes blood sugar spikes and the energy is used up quickly.

• fiber

• complex carbohydrates or starches

• simple carbohydrates or sugars

Lowers blood cholesterol, keeps intestines healthy, keeps you feeling full. Found in whole grains, vegetables and fruits.

• fiber

• complex carbohydrates or starches

• simple carbohydrates or sugars

This protein contains all 9 essential amino acids.

• incomplete protein

• complete protein

This protein comes from animal sources.

• incomplete protein

• complete protein

This protein comes from plant sources.

• incomplete protein

• complete protein