1. MACRONUTRIENTS
1.1. NUTRIENT SOURCES
1.1.1. CARBOHYDRATES
1.1.1.1. Provide energy
1.1.1.2. Support brain function
1.1.1.2.1. FOOD SOURCES
1.1.1.3. Fuel Physical activity
1.1.2. PROTIENS
1.1.2.1. Build and repair tissue
1.1.2.2. Support immune function
1.1.2.2.1. FOOD SOURCES
1.1.2.3. Produce hormones and enzyms
1.1.3. FATS
1.1.3.1. Store energy
1.1.3.2. Protect organs
1.1.3.3. Support cell growth
1.1.3.3.1. FOOD SOURCES
1.1.3.4. Absorb nutrients
1.1.4. WATER
1.1.4.1. Hydrate the body
1.1.4.2. Regulate body temparature
1.1.4.2.1. FOOD SOURCES
1.1.4.3. Support digestion and nutrient absorption
2. MICRONUTRIENTS
2.1. NUTRIENT SOURCES
2.1.1. VITAMINS
2.1.1.1. Vitamin A
2.1.1.1.1. Helps maintain good vision
2.1.1.1.2. Immune system function
2.1.1.1.3. Skin health
2.1.1.2. Vitamin C
2.1.1.2.1. Antioxidant
2.1.1.2.2. Collagen synthesis
2.1.1.2.3. Immune system support
2.1.1.3. Vitamin D
2.1.1.3.1. Supports bone health
2.1.1.3.2. Helps with the absorption of calcium
2.1.2. MINERALS
2.1.2.1. Calcium
2.1.2.1.1. Supports bone health
2.1.2.1.2. Helps maintain muscle function
2.1.2.2. Iron
2.1.2.2.1. Helps with the transportation of oxygen
2.1.2.2.2. Helps withthe production of energy
2.1.2.3. Magnesium
2.1.2.3.1. Helps maintain muscle and nerve function
2.1.2.3.2. Helps with the production of energy
3. REFERENCES
4. https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-are-macronutrients https://zoe.com/learn/carbohydrate-fat-protein-macronutrients https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/nutrition-basics/carbohydrates https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/nutrition-basics/carbohydrates https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/features/micronutrient-facts.html https://blog.nasm.org/micronutrients https://www.innerbody.com/nutrition/micronutrients
5. GROUP 6 MEMBERS
5.1. KHUTSO TSHISIKHAWE (24084302)
5.1.1. MILLA COETZEE (21479063)
5.1.1.1. LISOLETHU MANCIYA (24723763)