Table of Contents - Chapter 10

10. Food for Thought

Poor Nutrition = Poor Health
Are There Differences?

Know the Source

What’s Inside?

Chemicals and Sweeteners
Serving Size

The Six Critical Nutrients

Carbohydrate: The Preferred Source of Energy

Simple Carbohydrates
Complex Carbohydrates
How Much?
Don’t Forget Fiber

Protein: A Requirement for Growth

Complete Protein
Incomplete Protein
Biological Value
How Much?

Fat: Yes, But the Right Kind

Saturated and Trans Fats
Unsaturated Fat
Essential Fatty Acids
How Much?

Water: Hydrating for Health

H2O
How Much?

Vitamins and Minerals: Small Amounts, Big Roles

Vitamins
Minerals

“Performance” Drinks

Sports Drinks
Fortified Water
Energy Drinks

Why the Concern?

Nutrition in Motion

How Many Calories?
How Many Meals
What about Snacks?

The Quest for Proper Nutrition