FOOD COMPOUNDS

"We are what we eat". 

The food we eat consists of  MACRONUTRIENTS (Carbohydrates, Proteins and lipids) and MICRONUTRIENTS (vitamins and minerals).

MACRONUTRIENTS supply us with energy. 

• Carbohydrates 
• Proteins 
• Lipids 

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MICRONUTRIENTS
they help our body break down the macronutrients so that you can use the energy.
They are: 

• Vitamins 
• Mineral

• Water-Soluble vitamins play an important role in producing energy.
• B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12, C

• Fat-Soluble Vitamins 
• A, D, E K

• Macrominerals have different functions for a healthy body.
• Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Sodium, Chloride, Potassium, Sulfur

• Trace Minerals enable important functions in the body.
• Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Iodine, Fluoride, Selenium

   

   ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:

   PART 1

 1)What does the brain constitutional nutritional content consist of?

 2)What do these nutritional components affect in the brain?

 3)What are the feelings of post-lunch apathy and late-night alertness (insomnia) usually caused by?

 4)What can the regular assumption of 3 and 6 Omega fatty acids prevent in the brain?

 5)What is the important role of 3 and 6 Omega fatty acids for the brain cells?

 6)What food should we eat to supply our brain with 3 and 6 Omega fatty acids?

 7)What fats are dangerous to men’s health and brain health?