My research paper is about electrolytes, carbohydrates, and proteins. I am going to be explaining what they are, why we need them, and what are good sources of them. And the big question that I am hoping to solve is why are they so helpful. Why are they so important to the human body.
The definition of an electrolyte is “any fluid that conducts electricity, such as this new saltwater solution, is known as an electrolyte solution; the salt ions of which it’s composed are then commonly referred to as electrolytes”(Nate Morrow 2012 pg 1). “There are several common electrolytes found in the body, each serving a specific and important role, but most are in some part responsible for maintaining the balance of fluids between the intracellular ( inside …show more content…
Many of the fruits and vegetables in your diet have three of the seven electrolytes calcium, magnesium and potassium. “Many sports drinks, fruit juices, and vegetable juices contain electrolytes( Morrow 2014 ).
“Sodium is responsible for controlling the total amount of water in your body. Chloride works with Sodium to maintain proper balance and pressure of the various fluids compartments of the body. Potassium is a major cation inside the cells and important for regularly heartbeat and muscle function. Magnesium is the most under appreciated mineral in your nutritional arsenal. Calcium is necessary for bone and teeth strength. Phosphate is is the most abundant mineral in your body. And finally Bicarbonate is responsible for being a key component for pH buffer”( Morrow 2013, p1).
Next is carbohydrates what they are , why we need them, and what are good sources. Carbohydrates are large biological molecule or macromolecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. There is a five step follow up on how your food should be 1) Start the day with whole grains 2) Use whole grain breads for lunch or snacks 3) also look beyond the bread aisle 4) Choose fruits instead of juice 5) Pass on potatoes and instead bring on the beans. I think we should fill up on the good carbohydrates so we can stay healthy. Some healthy carbohydrate are vegetables except potatoes, fruits, and whole
The definition of an electrolyte is “any fluid that conducts electricity, such as this new saltwater solution, is known as an electrolyte solution; the salt ions of which it’s composed are then commonly referred to as electrolytes”(Nate Morrow 2012 pg 1). “There are several common electrolytes found in the body, each serving a specific and important role, but most are in some part responsible for maintaining the balance of fluids between the intracellular ( inside …show more content…
Many of the fruits and vegetables in your diet have three of the seven electrolytes calcium, magnesium and potassium. “Many sports drinks, fruit juices, and vegetable juices contain electrolytes( Morrow 2014 ).
“Sodium is responsible for controlling the total amount of water in your body. Chloride works with Sodium to maintain proper balance and pressure of the various fluids compartments of the body. Potassium is a major cation inside the cells and important for regularly heartbeat and muscle function. Magnesium is the most under appreciated mineral in your nutritional arsenal. Calcium is necessary for bone and teeth strength. Phosphate is is the most abundant mineral in your body. And finally Bicarbonate is responsible for being a key component for pH buffer”( Morrow 2013, p1).
Next is carbohydrates what they are , why we need them, and what are good sources. Carbohydrates are large biological molecule or macromolecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. There is a five step follow up on how your food should be 1) Start the day with whole grains 2) Use whole grain breads for lunch or snacks 3) also look beyond the bread aisle 4) Choose fruits instead of juice 5) Pass on potatoes and instead bring on the beans. I think we should fill up on the good carbohydrates so we can stay healthy. Some healthy carbohydrate are vegetables except potatoes, fruits, and whole