Nutrition

• Carbohydrates

  • Energy
  • Bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, etc
  • Digested in the mouth + small intestine
• Protein

  • Building blocks (muscle, enzymes etc)
  • Meat
  • Digested in the stomach + small intestine
• Fats

  • Secondary Energy, Insulation
  • Oils, Bacon, Cheese
  • Digested in the small intestine
• Vitamins

  • Coenzymes (helps enzymes)
  • Fruits + Veggies
• Minerals

  • Metabolic function
  • Milk (Ca)
  • Meat (Fe)
  • Salt (Na, Cl)
• Water

  • Chemical environment for reactions