Science L1 — Nutrients

• It is a Biomolecule also known as "Saccharides" or sugars.

  Carbohydrates
• Carbohydrates are mostly found in starch-rich foods such as rice, bread, pasta, & wheat.
• Lipids stores energy, makes up the cell membrane, and are hydrophobic.
• Lipids are also known as "Fats"
• What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?


  Saturated fats: animal fats (solid in form)

  Unsaturated fats: plant-based fats (liquid in form)
• Which kind of food out of the two types of Fats is Cholesterol acquired from?

  Saturated fats
• Proteins transports molecules in cells, speeds up chemical reactions, and is used mainly for growth & repair (for

  hair & nails)
• Amino acids are the simplest form of Protein
• What is the difference between the two types of Amino Acids (Proteins)

  Essential amino acids: acquired from food

  Nonessential Amino acids: made naturally by the body
• Proteins are mostly found in fish, eggs, & meat
• Nucleic acids hold our genetic information and hold instructions to making proteins
• Nucleotides are the simplest form Nucleic Acids
• nucleic acids are not from food, but present in the body