Home Economics Term 4

Nutrients	What foods	What does the nutrient do ?
Protein	Beef , Egg , Milk , Steak	Your body uses protein to build and repair Muscle tissues
Carbohydrate	Bread , Cereal , Macaroni	Carbohydrates provide your body with energy
Complex Carbs	Peas , Beans , Whole Grains	Complex Carbohydrates provide your body with energy
Unsaturated Fat	Avocado , Olive Oils	Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats helps lower levels of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in the blood
LDL	Butter , Coconut Cream	Makes up most of your body's cholesterol
Vitamins	Lemon , Broccoli , Spinach	They help shore up bones, heal wounds, and bolster your immune system
Water	Cucumbers , Carrots , Celery	Drinking water also helps the skin do its job of regulating the body's temperature through sweating
Phytochemicals	Fruits , Vegetables	Some of these phytochemicals are believed to protect cells from damage that could lead to cancer