The Basics of Diabetes What are the main ingredients of food?

Mondo Fashionable Updated on 2024-01-29

Hi guys!Today we're going to talk about food!

First of all, the main components of food include:Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, water, minerals, andVitaminsandTrace elementsWait.

Well, what isCarbohydratesWhat about it?It's actually what we often saySugar。These include:Monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharidesSounds like you're doing a chemistry experiment, right?

FatThere are also many kinds. There are fromAnimalsSome come from the body, and some come fromPlantsfrom the body. According to the degree of saturation of its molecules, it can be divided intoSaturated fatty acidsUnsaturated fatty acidswithPolyunsaturated fatty acids。Isn't it a little dizzy?Don't worry, just remember that each type of fat has its characteristics, such as some are good for the heart and some are not.

ProteinsThere are many kinds of too, and it is made up of manyAmino acidscomposition. It sounds complicated, but we actually eat protein every day.

There is a certain amount in almost every kind of foodmoisture, so we need to maintain adequate water intake.

MineralsAlso known as salts, including:Potassium, sodium, calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorusetc., as well as some very low but important onesTrace elements。Different foods contain different minerals, so we need to choose a variety of foods to consume various minerals.

Finally, there is a certain amount of food in itVitamins, for example:Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin KWait. Different foods contain different amounts of vitamins, so we need to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to get enough vitamins.

In conclusion, our bodies need a wide variety of food components to stay healthy and energetic. So, remember to choose healthy foods!

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