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Understanding Essential Nutrients: Organic vs Inorganic and Their Roles in Our Body

This informative guide explores the critical nutrients our bodies need to function effectively, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water, vitamins, and minerals. Learn the differences between organic and inorganic substances, with a focus on key organic compounds (containing carbon and hydrogen) versus inorganic compounds (lacking both). Discover how these nutrients contribute to energy, tissue maintenance, and overall health. Additionally, find tips on preventing deficiency diseases through a well-balanced diet.

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Understanding Essential Nutrients: Organic vs Inorganic and Their Roles in Our Body

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  1. AIM: What NUTRIENTS do our bodies need to function properly?

  2. What is the difference between Organic and inorganic substances? • Organic substances contain two key elements: Carbon (C) and Hydrogen (H). • Must contain both carbon and hydrogen in order to be considered organic. • Important organic compounds include: • Carbohydrates, proteins and lipids.

  3. What is the difference between organic and inorganic substances? • Inorganic substances DO NOT contain BOTH carbon and hydrogen. • Can contain EITHER carbon OR hydrogen but not both. • Important Inorganic substances include: • Water, Vitamins and Minerals.

  4. What are the six main nutrients? • Carbohydrates • Proteins • Fats • Water • Vitamins • Minerals

  5. 1. Carbohydrates Function – body’s #1 source of energy Building blocks – glucose (C6H12O6) Food sources – bread, pasta, fruit, grain, vegetables

  6. 2. Proteins Function– build and maintain body tissue Building blocks – amino acids Food sources – meats, dairy, beans, nuts

  7. 3. Fats Function – #2 source of energy – provide warmth, make cell membranes Building blocks – fatty acids & glycerol Food sources- oils, meats

  8. What are saturated and unsaturated fats? • Saturated fats are solid at room temperature. • Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature.

  9. What is cholesterol? • A type of fat which can line arteries and cause blockages in the blood vessels.

  10. 4. Water • Makes up 70% of the body, dissolve nutrients and carry materials in the blood

  11. 5. Vitamins • Aid in proper body functions

  12. 6. Minerals • aid in body functioning and proper growth and development of bones and teeth

  13. How Can I Remember all My Nutrients? • It’s Simple… Just remember this… • Please Wash My Very Filthy Car.

  14. What is a deficiency disease? -Disease caused by the lack of a vitamin or mineral How can you prevent a deficiency disease? - Eat a well balanced diet

  15. What are the deficiency diseases? See Chart…….

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