Essential Nutrients

Proteins
Primary Structure
Simply the sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain

Secondary
Local folded structures that form within a polypeptide
due to interactions between atoms of the backbone.

Tertiary
Primarily due to interactions between the R groups
of the amino acids that make up the protein.

Quaternary structure
Made up of multiple polypeptide chains

Denaturation and protein folding

Higher-order structure, but not its primary sequence
 Functions of Protein
Growth and Maintenance

Causes Biochemical Reactions

Acts as a Messenger

Provides Structure

Maintains Proper pH

Balances Fluids

Bolsters Immune Health

Transports and Stores Nutrients

Provides Energy
 Carbohydrates
Functions
Provide Energy

Provide Stored Energy

Help Preserve Muscle

Promote Digestive Health

Influence Heart Health and Diabetes

Fats
Saturated fat
Trans fat

Three Functions of Fat in the Body

A Source of Energy
Vitamin Absorption
Insulation and Temperature Regulation
Vitamins

Classification of Vitamins
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Water-Soluble Vitamins

Functions of Vitamins
 Minerals
Kinds of minerals
Macro minerals
Trace minerals.

Calcium
Phosphorus

DLSL
SDs UN SDGs here
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Water

Water is Essential to Life

The Risks of Dehydration

and Overhydration
Ways to Increase Water

Lipids
Dietary lipids
Effects of PUFA
Foods with PUFA