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Nutrimon: A Pamphlet by G Rosen
Nutrimon: A Pamphlet by G Rosen
A pamphlet by G Rosen
CARBOHYDRATES - A
macronutrient that supplies
energy for your body to
function
Carbs are converted to
Glucose, which is your
bodies main source of
energy. If it is not used it is
stored as glycogen. When
needed it is converted back
to glucose. Extra glycogen
becomes fat. 45-65% of
daily calories.
Complex Carbohydrate Simple Carbohydrate
What? Complex Carbs are simple sugars What? Simple carbs are sugars. They
that are linked together in a chain. The body provide short bursts of energy to the body.
must break down complex carbs into simple
crabs before the nutrients are digested.
Foods? They are found in fruits, dairy
and vegetables naturally, but are added to
Foods? Mostly found in starches like seeds, baked goods, sodas, and other junk food.
nuts, legumes, whole grains and root veggies.
Fiber
What? A type of protein that contains What? A type of protein that lacks one or
significant amounts of all 9 essential amino more essential amino acids, but can be
acids. combined with other proteins to form a
complete meal with all 9 essential amino
acids.
Foods? Mostly comes from animal sources
such as meats, eggs, and dairy products but
can also be found in plant based foods like
Foods? Most plant based proteins such as
soy, quinoa, buckwheat, and chia seeds. beans, rice, lentils, vegetables, seeds, whole
grains and peas are incomplete.
FATS - A macronutrient.
Supplies the body with
energy, help to absorb
vitamin and maintain a
healthy body temperature.
Fats also form cells and
protect nerves. 20-30%
daily calories.
Unsaturated Fat Saturated Fat
What? Unsaturated fats have at least one What? Saturated fats hold all of the
space where a hydrogen atom could be used hydrogen atoms possible and are usually solid
and are usually liquid at room temperature. at room temperature. Too much saturated fat
Can help to keep your heart healthy. can permanently damage your heart.
Foods? Appear in vegetable oils, avocados, Foods? Take place in animal fats such as
fish, and nuts. lard and grease as well as dairy products.
Trans Fat
What? This type of vitamin cannot be What? This type of vitamin can be stored in
stored in the body, so they must be eaten the body, but if too much of a vitamin is
consistently. Vitamin C is one example of a stored within the body at once vitamin
water-soluble vitamin. poisoning can occur. Dietary fat can help to
absorb these vitamins. Vitamin K is an
example of a fat-soluble vitamin.
Foods? Found mostly in fruits and
vegetables. Can also come from other plant
sources.
Foods? Can be found in vegetable oils,
eggs, liver, and some vegetables.
MINERALS - A micronutrient
that naturally forms from rocks
and dirt.