Nutrition
Unveil the intricate details of nutrition with this comprehensive mind map! Discover key categories like Macronutrients and Micronutrients, highlighting the importance of Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats, and the essential role of Vitamins and Minerals in your daily diet. Dive into specific food sources, from animal and plant proteins to different types of fats found in everyday products. Understand the place of Water in health and the consequences of dehydration and over-hydration. Uncover ...
1. Macronutrients
1.1. Carbohydrates
1.1.1. Simple sugars
1.1.1.1. Glucose
1.1.1.2. Fructose
1.1.2. Complex carbs
1.1.2.1. Starch
1.1.2.1.1. Bread
1.1.2.1.2. Rice
1.1.2.1.3. Potatoes
1.1.2.2. Fiber
1.1.2.2.1. Whole grains
1.1.2.2.2. Fruits and Vegetables
1.2. Proteins
1.2.1. Animal Sources
1.2.1.1. Meat
1.2.1.2. Poultry
1.2.1.3. Fish
1.2.1.4. Dairy
1.2.2. Plant Sources
1.2.2.1. Beans
1.2.2.2. Nuts
1.2.2.3. Seeds
1.3. Fats
1.3.1. Saturated fats
1.3.1.1. Butter
1.3.1.2. Animal fat
1.3.2. Unsaturated fats
1.3.2.1. Olive oil
1.3.2.2. Avocado
1.3.2.3. Nuts
1.3.3. Trans fats
1.3.3.1. Processed food
2. Water
2.1. Dehydration
2.2. Over-hydration
3. Food Groups
3.1. Grains
3.2. Fruits
3.3. Vegetables
3.4. Proteins
3.5. Dairy
4. Micronutrients
4.1. Vitamins
4.1.1. Fat soluble
4.1.1.1. Vitamin A
4.1.1.2. Vitamin D
4.1.2. Water soluble
4.1.2.1. Vitamin C
4.1.2.2. B Vitamins
4.2. Minerals
4.2.1. Calcium
4.2.2. Iron
4.2.3. Zinc
5. Importance of Balanced Diet
5.1. Weight management
5.2. Disease Prevention
6. Recommended Dietary Allowances
6.1. Gender-specific
6.1.1. Men
6.1.2. Women
6.2. Age-specific
6.2.1. Children
6.2.2. Adults
6.2.3. Elderly