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Essential Nutrients for Human Health

Learn about the crucial role of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, dietary minerals, vitamins, and water in maintaining a healthy body. Discover the benefits of each nutrient and how they contribute to overall well-being.

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Essential Nutrients for Human Health

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  1. Nutrients power point Eddie Fang

  2. Fats • Your body needs fat • There are saturated fat and unsaturated fat • Fats are energy reserve for Humans • Fat helps insulate our nerve cells • Fat are full of cholesterol • Olive oil is healthier than vegetable oil • Keeps skin supple

  3. Protein • Seafood is an excellent source of protein • There is no life without Protein • Our body nerves, are made of Protein • 70% of all protein come from animals • Protein is contained in your body. • Protein produces hormones. • Amino acids are present in the proteins.

  4. Carbohydrates • Are also called sugar • Lollipop are simple carb • Unrefined grains are high in fibre • Helps digestion • You can fined simple sugar in fruits • Sugar isn’t added to fruit • Contains high fiber and vitamins

  5. Fiber • Dietary Fiber comes from plants • Fiber helps digestion work better • Help decrease chance of getting heart disease • Dietary fiber foods like nuts and grains • Fruits contain water-soluble fiber • Food that are high in fiber • Fills you up easily

  6. Dietary Minerals • Are chemical elements that living things need • Major minerals are Calcium sodium and magnesium • Human body needs at least 100mg/day • Dietary minerals are cocoa and nuts • Our body needs minerals to function • Minerals help oxygen transport • Minerals play part in body like growth

  7. Vitamins • Vitamins come in two type fat soluble • And water soluble • Vitamin A is good for eyesight • Vitamin B1 is good for nervous system • Vitamin B2 is good for growth • Vitamin C good for Immune defense system • Vitamin D good for strong bones

  8. Water • Water is a chemical substance with H2o • water comes in three forms liquid • Gas and solid (ice) • 96.5% are ocean water • Only 1% is fresh water • Humans need water to survive • 0.3% of Earths water is rivers

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