SPH-H 263: Personal HealthHealthy EatingWater – humans can survive longer without food than without water- Hyponatremia – body has too much water; low sodium leverlBody = 50-70% waterHow much should be drink per day? 8 8-ounce glassesProtein – repairs bone, muscle, skin- Transports iron & nutrients to cells- Amino acids – building blocks of proteinso 9/20 amino acids are essential (must be obtained from food)Carbohydrates – supply energy for daily living- Metabolized quicker than protein- Converted to glucose (fuel for cells)- Help internal organs, nervous system, muscles- Best fuel for endurance athletes1. Simple Carbohydrates – short-term energy2. Complex Carbohydrates – sustained energy- Starches – grains, cereal, veggiesi. Stored in body as glycogen- Fiber – bulk or roughagei. Insoluble fiber – cannot absorb water; goes throughout entire body (bran, whole-grain bread, fruit, veggies)ii. Soluble fiber – absorbs water; turns into a gel (oat bran, beans, fruits, veggies)Fats – energy-dense- Maintain healthy skin, insulate organs, stores vitamins- Concentrated form of energy1. Saturated fats – animal products; solid at room temperature2. Unsaturated fats – plant products; liquid at room temperature- Trans fats are bad!1. Making liquid oil into fat by adding