Unit 21 Nutrition in Health and Social Care P2
utritionaP2- Describe the characteristics of nutrients and the benefits to the body.
In this assignment I will be describing the characteristics of nutrients and the benefits to the body.
Firstly, in order to obtain good health we need to consume a daily balanced diet. To do this, we must consume the daily amount of food requirements. In a balanced diet, there are seven essential components. These are: * Carbohydrates * Protein * Lipids * Vitamins * Minerals * Fibre * Water
Carbohydrates, proteins and lipids are known as macronutrients as the body needs masses of these nutrient components in order to carry out the bodies’ essential functions.
However, vitamins and minerals which are known as micronutrients are components that we need a little bit of each day. Whilst fibre is needed in our bodies to help prevent constipation and lastly, water is equally important to prevent dehydration and help the bodies daily functions.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate is an organic component that consists of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. There are two main groups of carbohydrates. One of which is starch and the other being sugars. Along with lipids and proteins, carbohydrates provide fuels that burn to get the necessary energy also known as calories for the body to function in an orderly manner. One of the main functions of carbohydrates is to provide energy as well as store it.
A male adult will need between 2500 to 4000 whilst a female adult will need 2100 to 3000.
When we eat foods that contain carbohydrates, the digestive enzymes in our mouth, stomach as well as intestine; help to rapidly break it down in to simple sugars and glucose. Once the glucose is absorbed into the bloodstream, it will then be distributed to cells and muscles with the help of insulin which enables the glucose to be ready for immediate use. However, it can be retained as a reserved energy in the liver and muscles in the form of glycogen or could potentially be stored as
In this assignment I will be describing the characteristics of nutrients and the benefits to the body.
Firstly, in order to obtain good health we need to consume a daily balanced diet. To do this, we must consume the daily amount of food requirements. In a balanced diet, there are seven essential components. These are: * Carbohydrates * Protein * Lipids * Vitamins * Minerals * Fibre * Water
Carbohydrates, proteins and lipids are known as macronutrients as the body needs masses of these nutrient components in order to carry out the bodies’ essential functions.
However, vitamins and minerals which are known as micronutrients are components that we need a little bit of each day. Whilst fibre is needed in our bodies to help prevent constipation and lastly, water is equally important to prevent dehydration and help the bodies daily functions.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate is an organic component that consists of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. There are two main groups of carbohydrates. One of which is starch and the other being sugars. Along with lipids and proteins, carbohydrates provide fuels that burn to get the necessary energy also known as calories for the body to function in an orderly manner. One of the main functions of carbohydrates is to provide energy as well as store it.
A male adult will need between 2500 to 4000 whilst a female adult will need 2100 to 3000.
When we eat foods that contain carbohydrates, the digestive enzymes in our mouth, stomach as well as intestine; help to rapidly break it down in to simple sugars and glucose. Once the glucose is absorbed into the bloodstream, it will then be distributed to cells and muscles with the help of insulin which enables the glucose to be ready for immediate use. However, it can be retained as a reserved energy in the liver and muscles in the form of glycogen or could potentially be stored as