堣狮整汬敌-HUMANNUTRITION.pptVIP

HUMAN NUTRITION The basic nutritional needs Supply energy and raw materials for activities and processes in the body Macronutrients - required in large amounts: carbohydrates proteins fats Micronutrients - required in small amounts: vitamins minerals Uses of macronutrients Carbohydrates and fats used as a source of energy (protein can also be used for this) Proteins provide the raw materials, or building blocks, required for the synthesis of essential metabolites, growth, and tissue maintenance - to make human proteins Carbohydrates and proteins: 4 calories/gram Fat: 9 calories/gram Carbohyd